This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Abdomen & Pelvis, Subject name: Anatomy
Renal artery is a branch of: 
Select and explain. 
A. Celiac trunk, B. Abdominal aorta, C. Superior mesenteric artery, D. Internal iliac artery
B: Abdominal aorta
Answer: B: Abdominal aorta 
Explanation: Ans. B. Abdominal aortaRenal artery is a branch of abdominal aortaThe abdominal aorta has following branches:3 single anterior visceral branches (coeliac, superior mesenteric artery, inferior mesenteric artery)3 paired lateral visceral branches (suprarenal, renal, gonadal)5 paired lateral abdominal wall branches (inferior phrenic and four lumbar)3 terminal branches (two common iliac arteries and the median sacral artery)