The dorsal pancreatic artery is a branch of the splenic artery. It anastomoses with the superior pancreaticoduodenal artery and continues as the inferior pancreatic artery on its lower border.[1]
| Dorsal pancreatic artery | |
|---|---|
 Branches of the celiac artery. | |
| Details | |
| Source | Splenic artery |
| Supplies | Pancreas |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria pancreatica dorsalis |
| TA98 | A12.2.12.042 |
| TA2 | 4241 |
| FMA | 14787 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Anatomy
editThe dorsal pancreatic artery is a short artery that issues numerous branches. Its course and length depends upon its (variable) origin.[2]
Origin
editThe dorsal pancreatic artery usually arises from (the proximal 2cm of) the splenic artery. It may also arise from the common hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery, or coeliac trunck.[2]
Fate
editIt consistently terminates near the inferior border of the pancreas, near to the origin of the portal vein.[2]
References
edit- ^ Kyung Won, PhD. Chung (2005). Gross Anatomy (Board Review). Hagerstown, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 221. ISBN 0-7817-5309-0.
- ^ a b c Standring, Susan (2020). Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice (42th ed.). New York. p. 1128. ISBN 978-0-7020-7707-4. OCLC 1201341621.
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External links
edit- "Pancreatic artery dorsal". Medcyclopaedia. GE. Archived from the original on 2012-02-07.
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