common hepatic artery

arteria hepatica communis

In anatomy, the common hepatic artery is a short blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the liver, pylorus (a part of the stomach), duodenum (a part of the small intestine), pancreas, and gall bladder. It arises from the celiac artery and has the following branches: the hepatic artery proper, the gastroduodenal artery and the right gastric artery.

Type Vessel
Parent Structure systemic artery
Latin Name arteria hepatica communis
FMA ID 14771

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the common hepatic artery?
In anatomy, the common hepatic artery is a short blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the liver, pylorus (a part of the stomach), duodenum (a part of the small intestine), pancreas, and gall bladder. It arises from the celiac artery and has the following branches: the hepatic artery proper
What is the Latin name for the common hepatic artery?
The Latin name for the common hepatic artery is arteria hepatica communis.

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