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CCI Registered Vascular Specialist - Free Test Sample Questions

Which of the following would not be considered a major peripheral artery of the human body?

Correct Answer:
superior vena cava
to address the question "which of the following would not be considered a major peripheral artery of the human body?" we must first clarify the difference between arteries and veins as well as understand what is meant by "peripheral" in the context of the vascular system.

arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to various parts of the body. peripheral arteries specifically refer to those arteries that supply blood to the extremities (arms and legs), as well as to the organs and tissues located outside of the chest and abdominal cavities.

the options given are: 1. anterior tibial 2. superior vena cava 3. common iliac 4. ascending aorta **anterior tibial artery** is indeed a peripheral artery. it branches from the popliteal artery and travels down the front of the leg to the foot, supplying blood to the lower leg and foot. **common iliac artery** is a major artery that arises from the abdominal aorta and eventually branches into smaller arteries that supply blood to the pelvic area and legs. thus, it is also a peripheral artery. **ascending aorta**, though a major artery, is not considered peripheral. it is the upward portion of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, that carries blood out of the heart to be distributed by branch arteries through the body. however, it primarily serves as a central conduit from the heart rather than directly supplying the peripheral regions.

the **superior vena cava**, on the other hand, is not an artery at all; it is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart. this distinction is crucial as veins and arteries have different functions and structures in the circulatory system.

thus, the correct answer to the question is the **superior vena cava** because it is not a peripheral artery; in fact, it is not an artery at all. it is one of the major veins in the body. this highlights the importance of understanding the basic differences in the human circulatory system's components when categorizing vascular structures.