All of these arteries are branches of the thoracic aorta except the:
A)intercostal arteries
B)hepatic artery
C)esophageal arteries
D)bronchial arteries

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The hepatic artery is not a branch of the thoracic aorta, but rather arises from the celiac trunk of the abdominal aorta. The intercostal, esophageal, and bronchial arteries are all branches of the thoracic aorta.

All of These Arteries Are Branches of the Thoracic Aorta