After leaving the thoracic cavity and passing over the outer border of the first rib, the subclavian artery becomes the ________.
A) brachial artery
B) radial artery
C) clavicular artery
D) axillary artery
E) ulnar artery

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The subclavian artery becomes the axillary artery after passing over the outer border of the first rib. Choice A, brachial artery, is a branch of the axillary artery. Choice B, radial artery, is a branch of the brachial artery. Choice C, clavicular artery, does not exist. Choice E, ulnar artery, is a branch of the brachial artery.

After Leaving the Thoracic Cavity and Passing Over the Outer