Dorsal pancreatic artery explained

Dorsal pancreatic artery
Latin:arteria pancreatica dorsalis
Branchfrom:Splenic artery
Supplies:Pancreas

The dorsal pancreatic artery is a branch of the splenic artery. It anastomoses with the superior pancreaticoduodenal artery and continues as the inferior pancreatic artery on its lower border.[1]

Anatomy

The dorsal pancreatic artery is a short artery that issues numerous branches. Its course and length depends upon its (variable) origin.[2]

Origin

The dorsal pancreatic artery usually arises from (the proximal 2cm of) the splenic artery. It may also arise from the common hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery, or coeliac trunck.

Fate

It consistently terminates near the inferior border of the pancreas, near to the origin of the portal vein.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Kyung Won, PhD. Chung . Gross Anatomy (Board Review) . Lippincott Williams & Wilkins . Hagerstown, MD . 2005 . 0-7817-5309-0 . 221.
  2. Book: Standring, Susan . Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice . 2020 . 978-0-7020-7707-4 . 42th . New York . 1128 . 1201341621.