Question

what are the major branches of the abdominal aorta from superior to inferior?
multiple choice
superior mesenteric artery, inferior mesenteric artery, celiac trunk, gonadal arteries, renal arteries, and common iliac arteries
celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, gonadal arteries, renal arteries, inferior mesenteric artery, and common iliac arteries
celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, renal arteries, gonadal arteries, inferior mesenteric artery, and common iliac arteries
superior mesenteric artery, celiac trunk, gonadal arteries, renal arteries, inferior mesenteric artery, and common iliac arteries
superior mesenteric artery, celiac trunk, renal arteries, gonadal arteries, inferior mesenteric artery, and comm

Explanation:

The celiac trunk is the most superior branch among the options. The superior mesenteric artery is next. Renal arteries (which supply the kidneys) are more superior than gonadal arteries (which supply reproductive organs). The inferior mesenteric artery is below these, and the common iliac arteries are the most inferior (as they branch into arteries for the lower limbs and pelvic region).

Answer:

C. Celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, renal arteries, gonadal arteries, inferior mesenteric artery, and common iliac arteries