Which blood vessels supplies blood to the pericardium, mediastinum, and the diaphragm?
A) vertebral artery
B) internal mammary artery
C) ventral thoracic artery
D) internal maxillary artery
B
Explanation:
A) Each vertebral artery gives off branches to the deep neck muscles and to the spinal cord near the foramen magnum.
C) The ventral thoracic artery arises and passes caudally to supply the medial ends of the pectoral muscles.
D) Each internal maxillary and each carotid plexus carries blood to the brain, eye, and other deep structures of the head.
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