Arteria Ascendens (Noun)
Meaning
The branch of the ileocolic artery that supplies the ascending colon.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The arteria ascendens supplies oxygenated blood to the ascending colon through a network of smaller arteries.
- The ileocolic artery branches into the arteria ascendens, which is responsible for supplying the ascending colon.
- A blockage in the arteria ascendens can lead to ischemia in the ascending colon, causing severe abdominal pain.
- The arteria ascendens plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of the ascending colon by providing it with a constant supply of oxygenated blood.
- Damage to the arteria ascendens during colon surgery can result in complications, including bleeding and infection.