An arteriogram is performed on a patient with atherosclerosis. Luminal narrowing of which of the following vessels would compromise blood flow through the renal arteries?

An arteriogram is performed on a patient with atherosclerosis. Luminal narrowing of which of the following vessels would compromise blood flow through the renal arteries?



(A) Abdominal aorta
(B) Celiac trunk
(C) Common iliac artery
(D) Inferior mesenteric artery
(E) Superior mesenteric artery


Answer: A: Abdominal aorta