The ileocolic artery is the lowest branch arising from the concavity of the superior mesenteric artery. It supplies the cecum, ileum, and appendix.

2023年10月30日 · The ileocolic artery is a large terminal branch of the superior mesenteric artery. It courses inferiorly towards the right iliac fossa, where it splits into a superior and inferior division. Along its course, the artery is entirely retroperitoneal.

2022年10月31日 · The ileocolic artery is the most inferior branch of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA), supplying blood to the distal ileum, ileocecal valve, cecum, vermiform appendix, and the proximal ascending colon (see Image.

2020年12月1日 · The ileocolic artery is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) that runs obliquely to the ileocecal junction. It divides into an ileal branch that supplies the terminal ileum and anastomoses with the terminal SMA and a colic branch.

2024年4月20日 · The ileocolic artery is the final major branch of the superior mesenteric artery. It passes inferiorly and to the right, giving rise to branches to the ascending colon, appendix, cecum, and ileum. In cases of appendectomy, the appendicular artery is ligated.

Quick Facts Origin: Superior mesenteric artery. Course: Emerges near the distal end of the superior mesenteric artery, from its right side. Branches: Ileal and colic branches. Supplied Structures: Distal ileum, appendix, cecum, and inferior portion of ascending colon.

2022年10月31日 · The ileocolic artery is the most inferior branch of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA), supplying blood to the distal ileum, ileocecal valve, cecum, vermiform appendix, and the proximal ascending colon (see Image.

2024年12月7日 · The ileocolic artery is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). It arises from the right side of the SMA and is responsible for supplying blood to the terminal ileum, cecum, appendix, and the beginning of the ascending colon.

The ileocolic artery is the lowest branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies blood to the terminal ileum, cecum, appendix, and the initial part of the ascending colon.

2023年7月24日 · The ileocolic artery gives rise to branches supplying the ascending colon, appendix, cecum, and ileum. The IMA arises at L3 near the inferior border of the duodenum and supplies the hindgut organs, including the large intestine from the splenic flexure, descending colon, sigmoid colon, and the upper part of the rectum.