The anterior cecal artery (or anterior caecal artery) is a branch of the ileocolic artery which supplies the anterior region of the cecum.[1]
| Anterior cecal artery | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Details | |
| Source | Ileocolic artery |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria caecalis anterior |
| TA98 | A12.2.12.060 |
| TA2 | 4259 |
| FMA | 14816 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
References edit
- ^ "Definition: 'Anterior Cecal Artery'". MediLexicon International Ltd. Archived from the original on 5 June 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
External links edit
- Anatomy photo:39:03-0110 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "Intestines and Pancreas: Branches of Superior Mesenteric Artery"
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