Question 52 · LEK · Acute limb ischemia

Arterial embolism most commonly occurs:

  1. A. in the subclavian artery.
  2. B. in the brachial artery.
  3. C. in the splenic artery.
  4. D. at the point of origin of the internal carotid artery.
  5. E. at the point of origin of the deep femoral artery. 18 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php
Hint

Emboli lodge where the arterial lumen abruptly narrows, typically at bifurcations; recall which of these sites is affected most often.

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