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Arteries of the Abdominal Wall:

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(1) Subcostal A
(2) Lumbar A
(3) Deep Circumflex Iliac A
(4) Superficial Circumflex Iliac A
(5) Superficial Epigastric A
(6) Inferior Epigastric A
(7) Superior Epigastric A

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Subcostal Artery

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  • Branch off the thoracic aorta
  • Follows the 12th rib under the diaphragm, in front of the quadratus lumborum muscle near the lateral arcuate ligament and behind the kidneys
  • Passes into the anterior abdominal wall between the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscle
  • Subcostal N accompanies this vessel
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Lumbar Artery

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  • 4 paired branches of the abdominal aorta in the lumbar region (L1-L4)
  • Pass posterolateral across the abdominal wall, over the quadratus lumborum before entering the space between the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscles
  • Supply the abdominal wall structures they pass by via branches
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Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery

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  • Branch off the R and L External Iliac A
  • Runs parallel to the Inguinal Ligament, moving towards the Iliac Crest
  • Supplies the Iliacus muscle and Inferior Anterolateral Abdominal Wall
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Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery

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  • Branch off the R and L Femoral A
  • Runs above the Inguinal Ligament
  • Supplies the Subcutaneous Tissue near the inguinal ligament
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Superficial Epigastric Artery

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  • Branch of the R and L Femoral A
  • Follows a medial direction towards the Umbilicus, supplying the subcutaneous tissue in the area (tissue above inferior portion of rectus abdominis)
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Inferior Epigastric Artery

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  • Paired vessel
  • Branch off the External Iliac Artery, superior to the Inguinal Ligament
  • Runs medially, anterior to the Transversalis Fascia within the Lateral Umbilical Fold, to enter the Rectus Sheath near the Arcuate Line
  • Runs behind the Rectus Abdominis muscle
  • Anastamoses with the Superior Epigastric A
  • Supplies the anterior abdominal wall
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Superior Epigastric Artery

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  • Branches the L and R Internal Thoracic Artery
  • Runs inferiorly on the back of the Rectus Abdominis muscle, enters the rectus sheath then anastomoses with the Inferior Epigastric A
  • Supplies the Rectus Abdominis muscle
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Arteries of the Superior Surface of the Diaphragm (3):

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  • Superior Phrenic A
  • Musculophrenic A
  • Pericardiacophrenic A
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Arteries of the Inferior Surface of the Diaphragm:

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Inferior Phrenic A which has the Superior Suprarenal A branching off of it

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Superior Phrenic Artery

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  • Paired branch off the Thoracic Aorta
  • Branches and supplies the superior surface of the diaphragm
  • Anastomoses with the Musculophrenic and Pericardiacophrenic arteries
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Musculophrenic Artery

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  • Paired branch off the Internal Thoracic A
  • Travels along the costal margin of ribs 7-9, supplying that area before reaching superior surface of diaphram
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Pericardiacophrenic Artery

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  • Paired branch off the Internal Thoracic A
  • Runs down the pericardium, supplying it before reaching the superior surface of the diaphragm
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Inferior Phrenic Artery

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  • First paired branch off the abdominal aorta
  • Provides vascularization to the inferior surface of the diaphragm
  • Sends branches to the esophagus and suprarenal glands
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What Artery Branches off the Inferior Phrenic Artery?

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Superior Suprarenal Artery

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Superior Suprarenal Artery

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  • Branches of the Inferior Phrenic Arteries
  • Run inferiorly to supply the right and left suprarenal glands
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Abdominal Aorta

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  • Runs from T12 to L4
  • At L4 it bifurcates into the Common Iliac Arteries
  • Retroperitoneal
  • Branches use ligaments and mesentery to reach organs they supply
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Branches off of the Abdominal Aorta (9):

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(1) Inferior Phrenic A (paired)
(2) Celiac Trunk (unpaired)
(3) Middle Suprarenal A (paired)
(4) Lumbar As (paired)
(5) Renal A (paired)
(6) Superior Mesenteric A (unpaired)
(7) Gonadal A (paired)
(8) Inferior Mesenteric A (unpaired)
(9) Medial Sacral A (unpaired)

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What are the 3 main branches off the Celiac Trunk?

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  • Left Gastric A
  • Splenic A
  • Common Hepatic A
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Celiac Trunk

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  • Unpaired trunk
  • Emerges off the Aorta around T12
  • Retroperitoneal
  • Supplies structures of the foregut
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Left Gastric Artery

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  • Branch of Celiac Trunk
  • Branches once it reaches the cardiac part of the stomach
  • Part of the artery follows the lesser curvature of the stomach (within the lesser omentum) and anastomoses with the R Gastric A (from common hepatic)
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What artery branches off the Left Gastric Artery?

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Esophageal Branch

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Esophageal Branch

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  • Branch of the Left Gastric A
  • Runs superiorly to supply the the thoracic and abdominal aspects of the esophagus
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Splenic Artery

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  • Branch off the Celiac Trunk
  • Travels towards the L side of the abdomen, running along the superior border of the pancreas
  • Enters the Splenorenal Ligament to reach the hilum of the spleen
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What are the 3 branches off the Splenic Artery?

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  • Left Gastroepiploic A
  • Short Gastric As
  • Pancreatic As
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Left Gastroepiploic (Gastro-omental) Artery

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  • Branch of Splenic A
  • Runs through the Gastrosplenic Ligament to the greater curvature of the stomach
  • Anastomoses with the R Gastroepiploic A in the Greater Omentum (Gastrocolic L)
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Short Gastric Arteries

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  • Branch off near the terminal end of the Splenic A
  • Travels towards the stomach within the Gastrosplenic L
  • Supplies the fundus of the stomach
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Pancreatic Arteries

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  • Branch of Splenic A
  • Located superior to the pancreas
  • Supply the body and tail of the pancreas
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What are the branches of the Common Hepatic Artery?

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  • Right Gastric A
  • Gastroduodenal A
  • Proper Hepatic A
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Common Hepatic Artery

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  • Branch off the Celiac Trunk
  • Has 3 branches that run towards the R side of the body
  • Its branches supply the liver, gallbladder, biliary system, stomach, duodenum, and pancreas
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Proper Hepatic Artery (Hepatic Artery Proper)

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  • Branch off the Common Hepatic A
  • Runs through the Hepatoduodenal Ligament to reach the Porta Hepatis
  • Divides into two branches to supply the Non-Parenchymal Cells of the Liver
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What are the two branches of the Proper Hepatic Artery?

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  • Left Hepatic A
  • Right Hepatic A
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Left Hepatic Artery

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  • Branch off the Proper Hepatic A
  • Travels towards the left lobe of the liver to supply the non-parenchymal liver cells
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Right Hepatic Artery

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  • Branch off the Proper Hepatic A
  • Travels towards the right lobe of the liver to supply the non-parenchymal liver cells
  • Cystic A branches off of this
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What branches off of the Right Hepatic Artery?

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Cystic Artery

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Cystic Artery

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  • Branch of Right Hepatic A
  • Located in the cystohepatic triangle (Triangle of Calot)
  • Supplies the Gallbladder and Cystic Duct
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Right Gastric Artery

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  • Branch of the Common Hepatic A
  • Travels towards the L abdominal wall and the lesser curvature of the stomach (lesser omentum)
  • Anastomoses with the Left Gastric A
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Gastroduodenal Artery

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  • Branch off of the Common Hepatic A
  • Sends branches inferiorly to supply the stomach, pancreas, and first part of the duodenum
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What are the branches off of the Gastroduodenal Artery?

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  • Right Gastroepiploic (Gastro-omental) A
  • Superior Pancreaticoduodenal A
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Right Gastroepiploic (Gastro-omental) Artery

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  • Branch of the Gastroduodenal A
  • Travels along the greater curvature of the stomach within the greater omentum (gastrocolic ligament)
  • Anastomoses with the left gastroepiploic A
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Superior Pancreaticoduodenal Artery

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  • Branch of the Gastroduodenal A
  • Has posterior and anterior branches that go around the head of the pancreas and provide vascular supply
  • Anastomose with Inferior Pancreaticoduodenal branches off of the Superior Mesenteric A
  • Supplies the proximal duodenum and head of the pancreas
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Middle Suprarenal Artery

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  • Paired branches of the abdominal aorta
  • Branch around/below T12
  • Travel across the posterior abdominal wall to reach the suprarenal gland
  • Joined by the Superior Suprarenal A and Inferior Suprarenal A to supply the Suprarenal Gland
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What are the branches off of the Superior Mesenteric Artery?

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  • Inferior Pancreaticoduodenal A
  • Jejunal Branches
  • Right Colic A
  • Middle Colic A
  • Ileal Branches
  • Ileocolic A
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Superior Mesenteric Artery

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  • Unpaired Trunk off of the Abdominal Aorta
  • Branches around L1
  • Located behind the neck of the pancreas; travels anterior to the Horizontal Duodenum
  • Supplies the Midgut Organs (distal duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, appendix, ascending colon, proximal aspect of the transverse colon)
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Inferior Pancreaticoduodenal Artery

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  • First branch off of the Superior Mesenteric A
  • Branches into anterior and posterior branches that travel to the head of the pancreas where they anastomose with the Superior Pancreaticoduodenal Arteries
  • Supply the Head of the Pancreas and distal Duodenum – marks the transition between the foregut and midgut
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Where is the transition between the Foregut and Midgut?

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  • Foregut: Duodenum proximal to the opening of the Bile Duct
  • Midgut: Duodenum distal to the opening of the Bile Duct
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Jejunal Branches

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  • Branches of the Superior Mesenteric A
  • Typically 7-8 branches
  • Supplies the Jejunum
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Jejunal Branches: Arcades & Vasa Recta

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  • Arcades: Few large loops
  • Vasa Recta: Very long
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Ileal Branches

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  • Branches of the Superior Mesenteric A
  • Typically 8-9 branches
  • Supplies the Ileum
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Ileal Branches: Arcades & Vasa Recta

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  • Arcades: Many short loops
  • Vasa Recta: Short
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Ileocolic Artery

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  • Terminal branch of the Superior Mesenteric A
  • Runs obliquely towards the LLQ within the mesentery
  • Supplies the distal Ileum, cecum, appendix and some of the ascending colon
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What branches off of the Ileocolic Artery?

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Appendicular Artery

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Appendicular Artery

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  • Branch of the Ileocolic A
  • Supplies the Vermiform Appendix (reaches it via the Mesoappendix)
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Right Colic Artery

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  • Branch off of the Superior Mesenteric A
  • Travels through the Mesocolon
  • Supplies the Ascending Colon
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Middle Colic Artery

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  • Branch off of the Superior Mesenteric A (in lab will see this branching off of Right Colic A)
  • Travels through the transverse mesocolon
  • Supplies the Right 1/2 to 2/3 of the Transverse Colon
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Cannon’s Point

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  • Junction of the midgut and hindgut
    (Midgut: Right 1/2 to 2/3 of Transverse Colon; Foregut: Left 1/3 to 1/2 of Transverse Colon)
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Supplies the Foregut:

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Celiac Trunk

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Supplies the Midgut:

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Superior Mesenteric Artery

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Supplies the Hindgut:

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Inferior Mesenteric Artery

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Renal Artery

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  • Paired branches of the Abdominal Aorta that come off around L1-L2
  • Right is longer than Left because it has to cross under the IVC
  • Supply the kidneys, suprarenal glands, and ureters
  • Branches into Segmental Arteries once it reaches the Hilum of the Kidney
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Arteries that supply the Ureters:

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  • Gonadal As
  • Common Iliac A
  • Branches of Internal Iliac A
  • Renal A
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What branches off of the Renal Artery?

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Inferior Suprarenal Artery

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Inferior Suprarenal Artery

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  • Branch off of Renal A
  • Supplies the Suprarenal Gland
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Gonadal Artery

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  • Paired branches off of the Abdominal Aorta that come off around L2
  • Different locations between the sexes – pathway and end location are different
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Ovarian Artery

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  • Paired artery from abdominal aorta
  • Travels inferolateral to supply the ovaries, uterine tube and ureter
  • Runs through the Suspensory Ligament of the Ovary
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Testicular Artery (Internal Spermatic Artery)

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  • Paired vessels from abdominal aorta
  • Run inferiorly to the anterior abdominal wall to enter the Deep Inguinal Ring (Inguinal Canal); run in the Spermatic Cord to reach the testes within the scrotum
  • Supplies the testes, epididymis, and ureters
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Inferior Mesenteric Artery

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  • Unpaired branch of the abdominal aorta that come off around L3
  • Retroperitoneal
  • Supplies the hindgut structures (Distal transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, proximal rectum)
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Marginal Artery (Marginal Artery of Drummond)

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  • Anastomosis arcade between the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries (middle colic and left colic) around the left colic flexure
  • Provides collateral flow to the intestines
  • Marks the transition between the midgut and hindgut
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Branches off of the Inferior Mesenteric Artery:

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  • Left Colic A
  • Sigmoid A
  • Superior Rectal A
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Left Colic Artery

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  • Branch of the Inferior Mesenteric A
  • Travels towards the L side of the abdominal cavity to reach the Descending Colon
  • Supplies the Descending Colon
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Sigmoid Artery

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  • Branch of the Inferior Mesenteric A
  • Travels towards the inferior portion of the abdomen within the sigmoid mesocolon
  • Supplies the descending colon, sigmoid colon and superior rectum
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Superior Rectal Artery

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  • Terminal branch of the Inferior Mesenteric A
  • Supplies the proximal part of the rectum
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Median Sacral Artery

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  • Unpaired branch off the abdominal aorta just superior to the bifurcation of the common iliac arteries
  • Travels along the midline inferiorly
  • Supplies the sacrum and its surrounding structures
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Common Iliac Artery

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  • Abdominal Aorta bifurcates around the level of L4 and creates the R and L Common Iliac As
  • Travel inferolateral into the pelvis, running along with the psoas muscles and subdivide around the pelvic brim into an internal and external iliac A
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Internal Iliac Artery

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  • Paired arteries off of the Common Iliac Arteries
  • Travel medially into the pelvic cavity
  • Supplies pelvic organs, gluteal muscles, and perineum
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External Iliac Artery

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  • Paired arteries off of the Common Iliac Arteries
  • Two branches: Inferior Epigastric A, Deep Circumflex Iliac A
  • Transitions into Femoral A after exiting Inguinal Ligament
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Middle Rectal Artery

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  • Paired vessel off of the anterior division of the internal iliac artery
  • Supplies the inferior rectum and anal canal
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Inferior Rectal Artery

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  • Branch of the internal pudendal artery
  • Supplies the distal anal canal
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Inferior Vena Cava

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  • Receives nutrient-poor blood from the lower limbs, back, abdominal wall, abdominal viscera (via portal venous system), and pelvic viscera
  • Located to the right of the abdominal aorta
  • Does not contain any valves until it reaches its end at the heart
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Gonadal Vein

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  • Drain nutrient-poor blood from the gonads and their associated structures
  • Have a non-common path for venous return – Right path different from Left path
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Right Gonadal Vein: Females (Ovarian)

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  • Drains the ovary and associated structures
  • Runs from within the pelvic cavity to the IVC (around level of L2-L3)
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Left Gonadal Vein: Males & Females

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  • Drains into the Left Renal Vein after leaving the hilum of the kidney
  • Passes under the superior mesenteric artery to drain into the IVC
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Right Gonadal Vein: Males (Testicular)

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  • Drains the testes and associated structures
  • Combines with the pampiniform plexus (from spermatic cord) when it reaches the abdominal wall within the inguinal canal, and forms the Testicular Vein Proper
  • Drains into the IVC (around level of L2-L3)
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Portal Venous System

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  • Network of veins that take the venous blood from the GI tract’s capillaries and directs it to the liver capillaries
  • Once this blood is processed by the liver it is returned to the IVC near the diaphragm
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Portal-Systemic Anastomoses

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  • Connects the Portal System (liver) to the Systemic/Caval System (IVC)
  • If something happens within the portal system or liver, this anastomosis allows the blood to return to systemic circulation without undergoing processing by the liver
  • Alternative pathways for flow can create varices
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Superior Mesenteric Vein

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  • Collects venous return from foregut and midgut areas (stomach, greater omentum, pancreas, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, vermiform appendix, ascending colon, transverse colon)
  • Transfers blood into the venous portal system by merging with the splenic vein to form the hepatic portal vein
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Right Gastroepiploic Vein

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Drains the stomach and greater omentum

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Inferior Pancreaticoduodenal Vein

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Drains the pancreas and duodenum

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Jejunal Veins

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Drains Jejunum

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Ileal Veins

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Drains Ileum

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Ileocolic Veins

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Drains Cecum and Vermiform Appendix

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Right Colic Vein

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Drains Ascending Colon

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Middle Colic Vein

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Drains Transverse Colon

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Splenic vein

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  • Part of the venous portal system
  • Drains the spleen, inferior mesenteric vein, short gastric vein, left gastroepiploic vein, and pancreatic veins
  • Starts within the Splenorenal Ligament and travels towards the liver
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Inferior Mesenteric Vein

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Drains Large Intestine (transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon) and Rectum

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Short Gastric Vein

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Drains Stomach

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Left Gastroepiploic Vein

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Drains stomach

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Pancreatic Veins

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Drains Pancreas

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The ___ ___ ___ drains into the Splenic Vein before it merges with the ___ ___ ___ to form the Hepatic Portal Vein around L1.

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  • Inferior Mesenteric Vein
  • Superior Mesenteric Vein
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Hepatic Portal Vein

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  • Formed by the joining of the Splenic Vein and Superior Mesenteric Vein around the neck of the pancreas
  • Takes blood from GI Tract and brings it to the Liver (supplies parenchymal cells of the liver with nutrients)
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Hepatic Portal Vein joins the ___ ___ and __ ___ ___ to enter the liver via the ___ ____

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  • Hepatic Duct and Proper Hepatic Artery
  • Porta Hepatis
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Porta Hepatis is contained within the:

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Hepatoduodenal Ligament of the Lesser Omentum

103
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Hepatic Vein

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Drains Liver

104
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Right Hepatic Vein

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Drains Right lobe of Liver

105
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Left Hepatic Vein

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Drains Left Lobe of Liver

106
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Middle Hepatic Vein

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Drains middle portion of Liver

107
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Lymphatic Vessels of the Abdominal Wall that are located above the Umbilicus go to the:

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Axillary Lymph Nodes and some to the Parasternal Lymph Nodes

108
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Lymphatic Vessels of the Abdominal Wall that are located below the Umbilicus go to the:

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Superficial Inguinal Lymph Nodes (located near inguinal canal)

109
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Deep Lymphatic Vessels of the Abdominal Wall follow the deeper veins to lymph nodes near the ___ ____ ___ and the ____

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  • Inferior Vena Cava
  • Aorta
110
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Lymphatics from the Testis use the ___ ___ to enter the abdomen and drain into the ___ and ___-____ lymph nodes

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  • Spermatic Cord
  • Lumbar
  • Pre-Aortic
111
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Lymphatic drainage of the scrotum goes to the ___ ____ lymph nodes first before entering the abdominal cavity, and then draining into the ____ and ___ lymph nodes

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  • Superficial Inguinal
  • Iliac
  • Lumbar
112
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Lymphatic Vessels of the Posterior Abdominal Wall lie along the:

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  • Aorta
  • IVC
  • Iliac Vessels (common, internal, external)
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Posterior Abdominal Wall Lymphatics: Celiac Lymph Nodes

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Receive lymph from Foregut organs

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Posterior Abdominal Wall Lymphatics: Superior Mesenteric Lymph Nodes

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Receive lymph from Midgut organs

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Posterior Abdominal Wall Lymphatics: Inferior Mesenteric Lymph Nodes

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Receive lymph from Hindgut organs

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Posterior Abdominal Wall Lymphatics: Lumbar Lymph Nodes

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Receive lymph from Posterior abdominal wall, kidneys, ureters and gonads

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Cisterna Chyli

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  • Blunt sac-like structure around the level of L1 or L2
  • Start of the thoracic duct
  • Collects lymph from lower limbs, pelvis and abdomen
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Spleen

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  • Largest lymphatic organ
  • Located in LUQ between the stomach and diaphragm, around the left 9-11th ribs
  • Intraperitoneal
  • Attachments to the Gastrosplenic Ligament and Splenorenal Ligaments
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Gastrosplenic Ligament

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  • Connects the greater curvature of the stomach to the spleen
  • Contains the Short Gastric Arteries
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Splenorenal Ligaments (Lienorenal Ligament)

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  • Connects left kidney to the spleen
  • Contains the splenic vessels and tail of the Pancreas
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Hilum of the Spleen

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  • Notch-like structure on the medial surface of the spleen
  • Splenic artery and vein enter and exit here

GIGU Exam 1 (14 decks)

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