caudal pancreatic artery

Artery to tail of pancreas

An artery that branches from the splenic artery and supplies the tail of the pancreas.

प्रकार Vessel
मूल संरचना artery
लैटिन नाम Artery to tail of pancreas
FMA ID 14793

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What is the caudal pancreatic artery?
The caudal pancreatic artery is an artery that branches from the splenic artery and supplies the tail of the pancreas.
Where is the caudal pancreatic artery located?
It is located in the upper left abdomen, arising from the splenic artery and coursing to the tail of the pancreas, which lies near the splenic hilum.
What is the function of the caudal pancreatic artery?
Its function is to provide the arterial blood supply specifically to the tail of the pancreas, ensuring adequate perfusion of this distal portion of the gland.
What conditions may affect the caudal pancreatic artery?
Pancreatic tail tumors, distal pancreatitis, and splenic artery aneurysms may be associated with involvement or displacement of the caudal pancreatic artery.
How is the caudal pancreatic artery examined or imaged?
CT angiography or selective splenic angiography may be used to identify and evaluate the caudal pancreatic artery, particularly in the context of distal pancreatic or splenic pathology.

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