Mesenteric artery
Mesenteric Artery
The Mesenteric Artery (pronunciation: /mɛsɛnˈtɛrɪk ˈɑːrtəri/) is a major artery in the human body that supplies blood to the intestines.
Etymology
The term "Mesenteric" is derived from the Greek words "mesos" meaning middle and "enteron" meaning intestine. The term "Artery" comes from the Latin "arteria", which means 'windpipe, artery'. The term was used in the sense of 'air-filled tube'.
Anatomy
The Mesenteric Artery is divided into two main branches: the Superior Mesenteric Artery and the Inferior Mesenteric Artery. The Superior Mesenteric Artery supplies blood to the small intestine and the first part of the large intestine. The Inferior Mesenteric Artery supplies blood to the remaining parts of the large intestine.
Related Terms
- Aorta: The main and largest artery in the human body, from which the Mesenteric Artery originates.
- Intestines: The part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus, which is supplied by the Mesenteric Artery.
- Superior Mesenteric Artery: A branch of the Mesenteric Artery that supplies blood to the small intestine and the first part of the large intestine.
- Inferior Mesenteric Artery: A branch of the Mesenteric Artery that supplies blood to the remaining parts of the large intestine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mesenteric artery
- Wikipedia's article - Mesenteric artery
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