Right gastric artery
Right Gastric Artery
The Right Gastric Artery (pronunciation: rait 'gæstrɪk 'ɑːrtəri) is a significant blood vessel that arises from the Common Hepatic Artery. It is also known as the Arteria gastrica dextra in medical Latin.
Etymology
The term "Right Gastric Artery" is derived from the Latin words "dextra" meaning right, and "gastrica" referring to the stomach. The term "artery" comes from the Greek word "ἀρτηρία" (artēría), which means 'pipe, conduit, or tube'.
Anatomy
The Right Gastric Artery typically runs to the lesser curvature of the Stomach, where it anastomoses with the Left Gastric Artery. It supplies blood to the lesser curvature of the stomach, part of the Esophagus, and part of the Duodenum.
Clinical Significance
The Right Gastric Artery is of clinical importance in procedures such as Gastrectomy and Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump placement. Knowledge of its anatomy is crucial in avoiding complications during these procedures.
Related Terms
- Common Hepatic Artery
- Stomach
- Esophagus
- Duodenum
- Gastrectomy
- Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump
- Left Gastric Artery
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Right gastric artery
- Wikipedia's article - Right gastric artery
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