Inferior thyroid artery arises from_________________?

Correct answer: B. Thyrocervical trunk of 1st part of subclavian artery

  • A. 1st part of subclavian artery
  • B. Thyrocervical trunk of 1st part of subclavian artery
  • C. 3rd part of subclavian artery
  • D. Internal carotid artery

Explanation

The inferior thyroid artery arises from the thyrocervical trunk, which comes from the first part of the subclavian artery. It then ascends and loops medially toward the thyroid gland.

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