where does the descending aorta enter the abdomen
T12
how does the descending aorta enter the abdomen
via the aortic hiatus
where does the abdominal aorta bifurcate
L4-5
what are the three parts that arise from the abdominal aorta
- celiac trunk
- superior mesenteric artery
- inferior mesenteric artery
where does the celiac trunk arise
T12
where does the SMA arise from on the abdominal aorta
L1
where does the IMA arise from on the abdominal aorta
L3
what is the abdominal aorta (foregut)
celiac trunk
what is the abdominal aorta (midgut)
SMA
what is the abdominal aorta (hindgut)
IMA
what is in the foregut
- distal esophagus
- stomach
- proximal duodenum
- pancreas
- liver
- gallbladder
- spleen
what are the three branches of the celiac trunk
- common hepatic artery
- splenic artery
- left gastric artery
what branches from the celiac trunk line the lesser curvature of the stomach
- right and left gastric arteries
what branches from the celiac trunk lines the greater curvature of the stomach
right and left gastroepiploic arteries
what are the branches of the splenic artery
pancreatic branches
short gastric arteries
left gastroepiploic artery
