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Corpus: Splenic artery

Synonym: lienal artery

1. Definition

The splenic artery is the largest branch of the celiac trunk and supplies arterial blood to the spleen, stomach, pancreas, and greater omentum.

2. Course

The splenic artery runs in the retroperitoneal space along the upper border of the pancreas, extending to the left side of the body. It passes through the dorsal wall of the omental bursa and, within the splenorenal ligament, reaches the intraperitoneal spleen. At the spleen, the artery divides into several branches, known as splenic branches, which enter the splenic hilum to supply the spleen.

3. Branches

Along its course, the splenic artery gives off several branches to nearby organs, including:

4. Accompanying structures

The splenic artery is accompanied by the splenic vein, which runs caudally to the artery. Additionally, the splenic artery is surrounded by a vegetative nerve plexus known as the splenic plexus.

Stichworte: Artery, Corpus, Spleen

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