Which of these is NOT an unpaired visceral branch of the abdominal aorta?
A) celiac artery
B) superior phrenic artery
C) superior mesenteric artery
D) inferior mesenteric artery
E) All of these ARE unpaired visceral branches of the abdominal aorta.
HAPS Learning Outcome: K12.07 Identify the major arteries and veins.
Learning Outcome: 13.04A List the major arteries that supply each of the body areas, and describe their functions.

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The superior phrenic artery is not an unpaired visceral branch of the abdominal aorta. It is a paired artery that arises from the thoracic aorta and supplies the diaphragm. The other choices (A, C, and D) are all unpaired visceral branches of the abdominal aorta that supply different organs in the abdomen.

Which of These Is NOT an Unpaired Visceral Branch of the Abdominal