Anterior cecal artery

Anterior cecal artery
Arteries of cecum and appendix
Details
Source Ileocolic artery
Identifiers
Latin Arteria caecalis anterior
TA A12.2.12.060
FMA 14816
Anatomical terminology

The anterior cecal artery (or anterior caecal artery) is a branch of the ileocolic artery which supplies the anterior region of the cecum.[1]

References

  1. "Definition: 'Anterior Cecal Artery'". MediLexicon International Ltd. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  • Anatomy photo:39:03-0110 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "Intestines and Pancreas: Branches of Superior Mesenteric Artery"


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