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Question 2#

Anomalies of the hepatic artery and cystic artery are present in what percent of individuals:

A. 15%
B. 25%
C. 35%
D. 50%
E. 75%

Correct Answer is D

Comment:

Variations in the anatomy of the cystic and hepatic arteries are exceedingly common, the "classical" anatomy only appearing in 50 to 60% of the population. The cystic artery is a branch of the right hepatic artery in 90% of individuals. The most common arterial anomaly of the portal arterial system is a replaced right hepatic artery originating from the superior mesenteric artery; this happens in 20% of persons.