Question

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

Explanation:

The abdominal aorta's major branches from superior to inferior are the celiac trunk (supplies foregut), superior mesenteric artery (midgut), renal arteries (kidneys), gonadal arteries (gonads), inferior mesenteric artery (hindgut), and common iliac arteries (pelvis and lower limbs). The first option lists them in the correct order.

Answer:

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