Celiac artery
Celiac Artery
The Celiac Artery (pronounced: see-lee-ak ar-ter-ee), also known as the Celiac Trunk or Celiac Axis, is a major branch of the Abdominal Aorta that supplies blood to the upper abdominal organs.
Etymology
The term "Celiac" is derived from the Greek word "koiliakos," which means "belonging to the abdomen." The term "Artery" is derived from the Latin word "arteria," which means "windpipe, artery."
Anatomy
The Celiac Artery is the first major branch of the Abdominal Aorta and it arises just below the diaphragm. It is about 1.25 cm in length and it divides into three main branches: the Left Gastric Artery, the Common Hepatic Artery, and the Splenic Artery.
- The Left Gastric Artery supplies blood to the lesser curvature of the Stomach and the lower part of the Esophagus.
- The Common Hepatic Artery supplies blood to the Liver, Gallbladder, Stomach, Duodenum, and Pancreas.
- The Splenic Artery supplies blood to the Spleen, Pancreas, and the greater curvature of the Stomach.
Clinical Significance
The Celiac Artery is of clinical significance as it can be involved in various medical conditions such as Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome, Celiac Artery Aneurysm, and Celiac Artery Stenosis.
- Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome is a condition characterized by chronic abdominal pain due to the compression of the celiac artery by the median arcuate ligament.
- Celiac Artery Aneurysm is a rare condition characterized by the bulging or ballooning of the celiac artery.
- Celiac Artery Stenosis is a condition characterized by the narrowing of the celiac artery, which can lead to insufficient blood supply to the organs it supplies.
Related Terms
- Abdominal Aorta
- Left Gastric Artery
- Common Hepatic Artery
- Splenic Artery
- Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome
- Celiac Artery Aneurysm
- Celiac Artery Stenosis
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Celiac artery
- Wikipedia's article - Celiac artery
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