right colic artery

The right colic artery may arise directly from the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) but often arises from a common trunk with the ileocolic artery or middle colic artery. It supplies the ascending colon.

Type Vessel
Parent Structure artery
FMA ID 14811

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What is the right colic artery?
The right colic artery may arise directly from the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) but often arises from a common trunk with the ileocolic artery or middle colic artery. It supplies the ascending colon.

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