inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery

arteriae pancreaticoduodenales inferiores

The inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery or from its first intestinal branch, opposite the upper border of the inferior part of the duodenum. It courses to the right between the head of the pancreas and duodenum, and then ascends to anastomose with the anterior and posterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery. It distributes branches to the head of the pancreas and to the descending and inferior parts of the duodenum. [WP,unvetted].

Type Bone
Parent Structure systemic artery
Latin Name arteriae pancreaticoduodenales inferiores
FMA ID 14805

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery?
The inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery or from its first intestinal branch, opposite the upper border of the inferior part of the duodenum. It courses to the right between the head of the pancreas and duodenum, and then ascends to anastomose with the an
What is the Latin name for the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery?
The Latin name for the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery is arteriae pancreaticoduodenales inferiores.

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