This episode looks at the anatomy of the aorta, the largest artery in the human body. Once you have watched this video, why not attempt the multiple choice quiz to consolidate your knowledge?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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It begins at the aortic hiatus in the diaphragm at the level of the T12 vertebra and ends at the level of the L4 vertebra.","question3":"What does the abdominal aorta bifurcate into?","answers3":"Left and right common iliac arteries| Internal and external iliac arteries","correctAnswerText3":"The common iliac arteries divide into internal and external iliac arteries.","correctAnswer3":"0","question4":"Where does the aorta lie in relation to the inferior vena cava?","answers4":"To the right and slightly anterior | To the left and slightly anterior | \r\nPosterior and left to the IVC | \r\n\r\nTo the left and slightly posterior","correctAnswer4":"2","correctAnswerText4":"","question5":"Which artery forms an anastomosis between branches of the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries?","answers5":"Middle colic artery | Appendicular artery | Sigmoid artery | Marginal artery","correctAnswer5":"3","correctAnswerText5":"This area is clinically important as it is a watershed area prone to ischaemia and infarction.","question6":"What percentage of aneurysms are infrarenal?","answers6":"70% | 75% | 80% | 85%","correctAnswer6":"3","correctAnswerText6":"5% suprarenal, 5-10% inflammatory. May involve iliac vessels or be associated with peripheral aneurysms.","question7":"What is the threshold diameter of an aneurysm for surgical intervention?","answers7":">4.5cm | >5.5cm | >6.5cm | >7.5cm","correctAnswer7":"1","correctAnswerText7":"Sixth monthly surveillance for aortic diameter 4-5 cm.\r\n3.0 - 4.4 cm: annual ultrasound.\r\n4.5 - 5.4 cm: three-monthly ultrasound. \r\n5.5 cm or bigger - consider surgery three-monthly ultrasound.\r\n","question8":"Which of these is not a branch of the superior mesenteric artery?","answers8":"Jejunal and ileal arteries | Ileocolic artery | Right colic artery | Left colic artery","correctAnswer8":"3","correctAnswerText8":"The left colic artery originates from the inferior mesenteric artery.","question9":"Which of these statements is correct with regard to the renal arteries?","answers9":"The renal arteries are the same length | The right renal artery is longer than the left | The left renal artery is longer than the right","correctAnswer9":"1","correctAnswerText9":"The right renal artery passes between the inferior vena cava to reach the kidney. 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