Which artery is missing in the following sequence?
Tracing the blood from the heart to the right hand, blood leaves the heart, passes through the ascending aorta, aortic arch, right subclavian artery, axillary and brachial arteries, either the radial or ulnar arteries and palmar arches to arrive at the hand.

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The brachiocephalic artery is missing in the sequence. It branches from the aortic arch and gives rise to the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery, which are necessary for blood to reach the right hand and head, respectively.

Which Artery Is Missing in the Following Sequence