greater pancreatic artery

Great pancreatic artery

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

Tipe Vessel
Struktur Induk artery
Nama Latin Great pancreatic artery
FMA ID 14792

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What is the greater pancreatic artery?
The greater pancreatic artery is an artery that branches from the splenic artery and supplies the left half of the body and tail of the pancreas.
Where is the greater pancreatic artery located?
It is located in the upper abdomen, arising from the splenic artery and entering the pancreatic parenchyma to supply the left portion of the pancreatic body and the tail.
What is the function of the greater pancreatic artery?
Its function is to deliver oxygenated blood to the left half of the pancreatic body and the tail, making it the dominant blood supply to this region of the gland.
What conditions may affect the greater pancreatic artery?
Pancreatitis and pancreatic body or tail tumors may be associated with involvement or compromise of the greater pancreatic artery, and its anatomy is relevant during distal pancreatectomy.
How is the greater pancreatic artery examined or imaged?
CT angiography or selective splenic angiography can be used to visualize the greater pancreatic artery and assess its supply to the pancreatic body and tail.

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