Coeliac Trunk T12 — FRCA Primary MCQ
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Correct answer: D — T12
The coeliac trunk arises at T12 just below the aortic hiatus. It gives three branches: left gastric / splenic / common hepatic arteries. The superior mesenteric artery arises at L1 and the inferior mesenteric at L3.
Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum