Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134320762
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Match the term subclavian arteries with the most closely related descriptions given below:

deliver blood to the head

transport blood to the body’s internal organs and skeletal muscles

arteries whose smooth muscles do not contract

stationary blood clot

network of capillaries

arteries that supply a capillary network

supply blood to the upper limbs

small air sacs

supply blood to the lower limbs

collect blood from the kidneys

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The arch of the aorta is divided into three different branches. These branches are the left subclavian artery, the brachiocephalic trunk, and the left carotid artery. These vessels together supply the blood to the head, upper limbs of the body, neck, and shoulder.

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