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Dorsal pancreatic artery | |
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Details | |
Source | Splenic artery |
Supplies | Pancreas |
Identifiers | |
Latin | arteria pancreatica dorsalis |
TA98 | A12.2.12.042 |
TA2 | 4241 |
FMA | 14787 |
Anatomical terminology |
The dorsal pancreatic artery is a branch of the splenic artery. It anastomoses with the superior pancreaticoduodenal artery and continues as the inferior pancreatic artery on its lower border.[1]
The dorsal pancreatic artery is a short artery that issues numerous branches. Its course and length depends upon its (variable) origin.[2]
The dorsal pancreatic artery usually arises from (the proximal 2cm of) the splenic artery. It may also arise from the common hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery, or coeliac trunck.[2]
It consistently terminates near the inferior border of the pancreas, near to the origin of the portal vein.[2]
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