Upper Extremity Anatomy

Multiple Choice

Which artery runs from the inner border of the scalenus anterior muscle to the outer border of the first rib?

• Axillary artery

• Subclavian artery

• Brachial artery

• Radial artery

Multiple Choice

Based on the anatomical diagrams and descriptions, which arteries contribute to the formation of the palmar arch in the hand?

• Radial and ulnar arteries

• Subclavian and axillary arteries

• Brachial and radial arteries

• Axillary and ulnar arteries

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is associated with extrinsic compression of the ___ or axillary artery.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common symptom of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?

• Intermittent pain, numbness, weakness related to arm position

• Persistent fever

• Chronic cough

• Abdominal pain

Fill in the Blank

Small vessel occlusive diseases include Buerger’s Disease, Thromboemboli, and ___ .

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Buerger’s Disease is correct?

• It is an inflammatory process causing thrombosis of digital arteries

• It is primarily a female disease

• It is unrelated to smoking

• It affects only the toes

Multiple Choice

What physiological response occurs in the arteries of fingers and toes during cold exposure?

• Vasoconstriction

• Vasodilation

• No change

• Inflammation

Fill in the Blank

List two underlying diseases that can be associated with secondary Raynaud’s Syndrome.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom or characteristic of Raynaud's Phenomenon?

• Affects fingers, toes, and nose

• Affected area turns white, blue, then red

• Symptoms include numbness, pain, pallor

• Rapid heart rate is a common symptom

Multiple Choice

What are the main branches that arise from the aortic arch?

• Innominate artery, left common carotid artery, left subclavian artery

• Right subclavian artery, left common carotid artery, right common carotid artery

• Innominate artery, right subclavian artery, left subclavian artery

• Right common carotid artery, left common carotid artery, descending aorta

Multiple Choice

Vessel with blue x arrow:

• Radial Artery

• Brachial Artery

• Ulnar Artery

• Subclavian Artery

Multiple Choice

Vessel with blue x arrow:

• ulnar artery

• radial artery

• brachial artery

• cubital artery

Multiple Choice

vessel with blue x arrow

• right subclavian artery

• left subclavian artery

• right brachiocephalic artery

• left subclavian artery