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esophageal branches of left gastric artery

Esophageal part of left gastric artery

An artery that branches from the left gastric artery and supplies the abdominal esophagus.

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Tipo Vessel
Estructura principal abdomen blood vessel
Nombre latino Esophageal part of left gastric artery
FMA ID 70431

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the esophageal branches of the left gastric artery?

The esophageal branches of the left gastric artery are small arterial branches that arise from the left gastric artery and supply blood to the abdominal esophagus. They form part of the arterial network supporting the lower esophagus.

Where are the esophageal branches of the left gastric artery located?

These branches arise from the left gastric artery near the gastroesophageal junction and ascend to supply the abdominal portion of the esophagus. They travel in the lesser omentum and the esophageal hiatus region.

What is the function of the esophageal branches of the left gastric artery?

The esophageal branches of the left gastric artery supply oxygenated blood to the smooth muscle and mucosa of the abdominal esophagus, supporting the function and integrity of the lower esophageal wall.

What conditions may be associated with the esophageal branches of the left gastric artery?

These branches may be involved in the portosystemic collateral circulation at the gastroesophageal junction, which may be associated with esophageal varices in the setting of portal hypertension. They are also relevant in surgical procedures near the gastroesophageal junction.

What do the esophageal branches of the left gastric artery look like?

The esophageal branches of the left gastric artery are small, short arterial vessels arising near the gastroesophageal junction. They are typically visible on detailed angiographic studies or CT angiography as fine branches ascending to the distal esophagus.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:70431 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:8920050 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q5398622 Structured knowledge base cross-reference
  4. Wikipedia — esophageal branches of left gastric artery Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.