Common hepatic artery
Common Hepatic Artery
The Common Hepatic Artery (kɒmən hɪˈpætɪk ˈɑːrtəri, from the Greek hepar, meaning liver, and the Latin arteria, meaning windpipe) is a major branch of the Celiac Trunk, which is itself a major branch of the Abdominal Aorta. The Common Hepatic Artery supplies oxygenated blood to the Liver, Stomach, Gallbladder, and parts of the Duodenum and Pancreas.
Anatomy
The Common Hepatic Artery typically arises from the Celiac Trunk, although variations in its origin and branching pattern are common. It usually gives rise to the Proper Hepatic Artery and the Gastroduodenal Artery. The Proper Hepatic Artery further divides into the Left Hepatic Artery and the Right Hepatic Artery, which supply the corresponding lobes of the Liver.
Clinical Significance
The Common Hepatic Artery is of clinical significance due to its role in supplying blood to vital organs. It is often involved in conditions such as Hepatic Artery Aneurysm and Hepatic Artery Thrombosis. Knowledge of its anatomy and variations is crucial in surgical procedures involving the upper abdomen, such as Liver Transplantation and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Related Terms
- Celiac Trunk
- Abdominal Aorta
- Liver
- Stomach
- Gallbladder
- Duodenum
- Pancreas
- Proper Hepatic Artery
- Gastroduodenal Artery
- Left Hepatic Artery
- Right Hepatic Artery
- Hepatic Artery Aneurysm
- Hepatic Artery Thrombosis
- Liver Transplantation
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy
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