Cystic artery
Cystic Artery
The Cystic Artery (pronunciation: sis-tik ar-ter-ee) is a significant artery that supplies blood to the gallbladder and cystic duct.
Etymology
The term "Cystic Artery" is derived from the Greek word "kystis," meaning bladder, and the Latin word "arteria," meaning windpipe or artery.
Anatomy
The Cystic Artery typically originates from the right hepatic artery, a branch of the common hepatic artery. However, the origin can vary and may also arise from the gastroduodenal artery or superior mesenteric artery. It travels towards the gallbladder, passing over or posterior to the common hepatic duct and cystic duct.
Function
The primary function of the Cystic Artery is to supply oxygenated blood to the gallbladder and the cystic duct. This is crucial for the normal functioning of these organs, particularly in the digestion of fats.
Related Terms
- Gallbladder: A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver, responsible for storing bile.
- Cystic Duct: The duct that connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct, allowing the flow of bile.
- Right Hepatic Artery: A branch of the common hepatic artery that supplies blood to the liver.
- Common Hepatic Artery: A major branch of the celiac trunk that supplies blood to the liver, stomach, and duodenum.
- Gastroduodenal Artery: A branch of the common hepatic artery that supplies blood to the stomach and the first part of the duodenum.
- Superior Mesenteric Artery: A large artery that supplies blood to the small intestine and the first part of the large intestine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cystic artery
- Wikipedia's article - Cystic artery
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