Supraduodenal artery

Supraduodenal artery
Branches of the celiac artery.
Details
SourceCommon hepatic artery
SuppliesDuodenum
Identifiers
Latinarteria supraduodenalis
TA98A12.2.12.017
TA24216
FMA70438
Anatomical terminology

The supraduodenal artery are 1-2 small arteries which usually arise from the gastroduodenal artery, and sometimes from the posterior superior pancreaticoduodenal arteries, or common hepatic artery. They provide arterial supply to the anterosuperior portion of the proximal duodenum.

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