Ileal arteries
The ileal arteries are 12 branches of the superior mesenteric artery which supply blood to the ileum. They arise from the left side of the superior mesenteric artery.
| 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 | |
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