anterior cecal artery

An artery that branches from the ileocolic artery and supplies the anterior portion of the cecum.

Tür Vessel
Ana Yapı artery
FMA ID 14816

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What is the anterior cecal artery?
The anterior cecal artery is an artery that branches from the ileocolic artery and supplies the anterior portion of the cecum.
Where is the anterior cecal artery located?
It is located in the right iliac fossa, originating from the ileocolic artery and coursing anteriorly to supply the front surface of the cecum.
What is the function of the anterior cecal artery?
Its function is to deliver oxygenated blood to the anterior surface of the cecum, contributing to the overall perfusion of this segment of the large intestine.
What conditions may affect the anterior cecal artery?
Cecal ischemia and vascular compromise may be associated with disruption of the anterior cecal artery, and its anatomy is relevant in understanding the blood supply to the appendiceal region.
How is the anterior cecal artery examined or imaged?
The anterior cecal artery may be evaluated using CT angiography or selective ileocolic angiography when assessing right colonic or cecal vascular anatomy.

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