ULTRASOUND VASCULAR REGISTRY REVIEW ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

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ULTRASOUND VASCULAR REGISTRY
REVIEW ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the first branch of the aortic arch? - (ANSWER)Innominate artery/
Brachiocephalic



Name the three branches of the aortic arch? - (ANSWER)a. Innominate artery/
Brachiocephalic

b. Lt CCA

c. Lt Subclavian artery



The radial artery runs on what side of the forearm? - (ANSWER)Lateral side



The radial artery branches to form what part of the palmar arch? -
(ANSWER)Superficial palmar arch



Where does the radial artery terminate? (Just remember that the ulnar branch
and termination is opposite of the radial artery) - (ANSWER)Terminates in the
deep palmar arch



What vessel is the predominate source of blood flow to the hand come from? -
(ANSWER)Ulnar artery



The Deep Palmar arch is a branch of the? - (ANSWER)Ulnar artery

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What are the three branches of the celiac trunk? - (ANSWER)a. Left Gastric artery

b. Splenic artery

c. Common Hepatic artery



What organs does the celiac trunk supply? - (ANSWER)Stomach, Liver, Pancreas,
Spleen, & Duodenum



The SMA is located 1cm below the celiac trunk and supplies what? -
(ANSWER)Small Intestines, cecum, and parts of colon,



Is it an uncommon finding to see multiple renal arteries bilaterally? -
(ANSWER)No it is not uncommon at all.



What vessel runs anterior to the aorta? - (ANSWER)Left Renal vein



What arises from the abdominal aorta about 3-4 cm above the bifurcation, that
can act as a collateral connection? - (ANSWER)IMA (Inferior Mesenteric Artery)



What are the most distal branches of the aorta that supply blood to the pelvis,
abdominal wall, and lower limbs? - (ANSWER)Common Iliac Arteries (CIA)



What vessel is also referred to as the Hypogastric artery? - (ANSWER)Internal Iliac
Artery

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What vessel runs along the medial side of the psoas mucsle and underneath the
inguinal ligament? - (ANSWER)External Iliac artery



What vessel becomes the CFA in the groin region? - (ANSWER)External Iliac
Artery



The SFA passes through an opening in what tendon to enter the popliteal fossa? -
(ANSWER)Adductor Hiatus (Adductor Canal or Hunter's Canal)



What is another name for the deep femoral artery? - (ANSWER)Profunda Femoris



What is the region called where the SFA terminates and the popliteal artery
begins? - (ANSWER)Adductor Hiatus



What 3 branches is sometimes known as the trifurcation? - (ANSWER)APA, PTA,
Peroneal Artery



Whats the first branch off distal popliteal artery? - (ANSWER)ATA - Anterior Tibia
Artery



What vessel does the ATA become once it crosses the dorsum of the foot? -
(ANSWER)DPA - Dorsalis Pedis Artery

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Wha is a major branch of the DPA (dorsalis pedis artery)? - (ANSWER)Deep
Plantar Artery- penetrates the sole of foot, it unites with lateral plantar artery to
complete plantar arc.



How does the PTA run down the leg? - (ANSWER)Posterior and Medial side of leg



What is the Tibioperoneal Trunk? - (ANSWER)Short segment between ATA branch
and branches of PTA and peroneal arteries.



The plantar arch in foot consists of what branch from DPA? - (ANSWER)Deep
plantar artery



The plantar arch in foot consists of what branch from the PTA? -
(ANSWER)Lateral plantar artery, which unites with the deep plantar artery



Arteries progressively decrease in size from the largest being __ and the smallest
being ___? - (ANSWER)A. Largest = Aorta

B. Smallest = Arterioles



Arterioles are considered what type of vessels and assist in regulating what? -
(ANSWER)a. Arterioles are considered resistance vessels

b. They assist in regulating blood flow through contraction and relaxation.