Which of the following arteries is NOT part of the three that branch off the abdominal aorta just after the diaphragm.
A)Femoral
B)Gastric
C)Splenic
D)Hepatic

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The three arteries that branch off the abdominal aorta just after the diaphragm are the celiac trunk (which branches into the left gastric artery, splenic artery, and common hepatic artery), the superior mesenteric artery, and the inferior mesenteric artery. The femoral artery branches off the external iliac artery, which is further down in the lower abdomen.

Which of the Following Arteries Is NOT Part of the Three