left gastroepiploic artery

arteria gastro-omentalis sinistra

Artery that runs from left to right along the greater curvature of the stomach, between the layers of the greater omentum, and anastomoses with the right gastroepiploic.

Type Vessel
Parent Structure gastroepiploic artery
Latin Name arteria gastro-omentalis sinistra
FMA ID 14796

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the left gastroepiploic artery?
Artery that runs from left to right along the greater curvature of the stomach, between the layers of the greater omentum, and anastomoses with the right gastroepiploic.
What is the Latin name for the left gastroepiploic artery?
The Latin name for the left gastroepiploic artery is arteria gastro-omentalis sinistra.

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