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Coeliac Trunk T12 — FRCA Primary MCQ

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ModerateAnatomyCoeliac Trunk T12FRCA Primary

The coeliac trunk arises from the aorta at which level?

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Correct answer: DT12

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