What does inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery supply?
The inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery (IPD) is the first branch of the superior mesenteric artery. This artery supplies the head and uncinate process of pancreas, as well as the descending and horizontal parts of the duodenum.
Which artery gives rise to the superior pancreaticoduodenal artery?
Gastroduodenal artery
It also indirectly supplies the pancreatic head (via the anterior and posterior superior pancreaticoduodenal arteries)….
| Gastroduodenal artery | |
|---|---|
| Source | common hepatic artery |
| Branches | Retroduodenal artery, right gastroepiploic artery, superior pancreaticoduodenal artery |
Where is the inferior mesenteric artery?
abdominal aorta
The inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) is one of the three non-paired major splanchnic arteries, in the abdominal cavity, arising from the abdominal aorta and supplying the hindgut. It is the smallest of the three anterior visceral branches of the abdominal aorta.
Which artery runs posterior to the duodenum?
The gastroduodenal artery
The gastroduodenal artery is closely applied to the posterior wall of the duodenum and perforation from deep ulceration can lead to life-threatening hemorrhage. The head of the pancreas is tucked in the curve of the C-shaped duodenum.
What vein is formed from the union of the anterior tibial vein and posterior tibial vein?
popliteal vein
Lymph glands of popliteal fossa, with popliteal vein labeled. The popliteal vein is a vein of the lower limb. It is formed from the anterior tibial vein and the posterior tibial vein. It travels medial to the popliteal artery, and becomes the femoral vein.
Where does the pancreaticoduodenal artery come from?
Superior pancreaticoduodenal artery arises after branching off from gastroduodenal artery. It divides into anterior and posterior divisions which supply the pylorus, head of pancreas and duodenum.
