Splenic Artery (Noun)
Meaning
An artery that originates from the celiac trunk and supplies blood to the spleen.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The splenic artery is the vessel responsible for providing the necessary oxygen and nutrients to the spleen.
- A significant portion of the pancreas and part of the stomach also receive blood supply from the splenic artery.
- The splenic artery arises from the celiac trunk in conjunction with the left gastric artery and the common hepatic artery.
- During surgical procedures involving the spleen, surgeons typically pay close attention to the splenic artery to avoid accidental ligation or damage.
- Damage to the splenic artery can lead to ischemia and infarction of the spleen tissue due to insufficient blood supply.