Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Terms for the Head and Neck

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Terms for the Head and Neck

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the abdominal aorta?

Celiac trunk

Renal artery

Superior mesenteric artery

Inferior thyroid artery

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Step 1: Understand the anatomy of the abdominal aorta. The abdominal aorta is the continuation of the thoracic aorta and supplies blood to the abdominal organs. It gives rise to several branches, including the celiac trunk, renal arteries, superior mesenteric artery, and others.

Step 2: Review the branches of the abdominal aorta. The celiac trunk supplies blood to the stomach, liver, and spleen. The renal arteries supply the kidneys, and the superior mesenteric artery supplies the intestines. These are all branches of the abdominal aorta.

Step 3: Identify the inferior thyroid artery. The inferior thyroid artery is not a branch of the abdominal aorta. It is a branch of the thyrocervical trunk, which arises from the subclavian artery in the neck region, not the abdominal region.

Step 4: Compare the anatomical locations. The abdominal aorta is located in the abdominal cavity, while the inferior thyroid artery is located in the neck region. This distinction helps confirm that the inferior thyroid artery is not related to the abdominal aorta.

Step 5: Conclude that the inferior thyroid artery is the correct answer because it is not a branch of the abdominal aorta, unlike the celiac trunk, renal artery, and superior mesenteric artery.