Ileal arteries | |
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![]() Loop of small intestine showing distribution of intestinal arteries. | |
![]() Ileal arteries | |
Details | |
Source | Superior mesenteric artery |
Branches | Straight arteries of ileum |
Vein | Ileal veins |
Supplies | Ileum |
Identifiers | |
Latin | arteriae ileales |
TA98 | A12.2.12.058 |
TA2 | 4257 |
FMA | 70810 |
Anatomical terminology |
The ileal arteries are 12 branches of the superior mesenteric artery[1] which supply blood to the ileum.[citation needed] They arise from the left side of the superior mesenteric artery.[1]
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