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anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery

An artery that branches from the gastroduodenal artery and supplies the first and second parts (superior and descending parts) of the duodenum and the head of the pancreas.

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Type Vessel
Structure parente superior pancreaticoduodenal artery
FMA ID 14782

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery?

The anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery is an artery that branches from the gastroduodenal artery and supplies the first and second (superior and descending) parts of the duodenum and the head of the pancreas.

Where is the anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery located?

It is located in the upper abdomen, arising from the gastroduodenal artery and traveling along the anterior aspect of the pancreatic head to supply the adjacent duodenum and pancreatic tissue.

What is the function of the anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery?

Its function is to supply oxygenated blood to the superior and descending portions of the duodenum and the head of the pancreas, contributing to the anterior pancreaticoduodenal arterial arcade.

What conditions may affect the anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery?

Duodenal ulcers, particularly those on the posterior wall of the duodenal bulb, and pancreatic head tumors may be associated with involvement or erosion of this vessel.

How is the anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery examined or imaged?

This artery may be evaluated with CT angiography or selective celiac/gastroduodenal angiography, which can define its origin and distribution in the pancreaticoduodenal region.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:14782 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:8920024 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q37947143 Structured knowledge base cross-reference
  4. Wikipedia — anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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