The three arteries emerging from the celiac trunk are the ______.

Which branch of the celiac trunk supplies blood to the lesser curvature of the stomach and esophagus?

Which branch of the celiac trunk supplies blood to the spleen, part of the stomach, and pancreas?

Splenic artery arises from celiac trunk

2007NSC Laboratory Workbook – Lab 4 13 (b) Abdominal artery • general features: begins at the thoracic diaphragm; terminates by dividing into the common iliac arteries; numerous arteries arise from the abdominal aorta anteriorly, laterally and posteriorly; Examine various torso models as well as cadaveric material and identify the following features; Anterior branches of the abdominal aorta: • coeliac artery/trunk: single artery; arises at the vertebral level of ____________; terminal branches include the splenic artery, common hepatic artery, and the left gastric artery that primarily supply the spleen, liver and the stomach, respectively; also refer to stomach model 13.20*; • superior mesenteric artery: single artery; arises at the _____________ vertebral level; supplies most of the small intestine and the proximal half of the large intestine; • inferior mesenteric artery: single artery; arises at the _____________ vertebral level; supplies most of the distal half of the large intestine; Lateral branches of the abdominal aorta: • renal arteries: usually paired arteries (left and right); supply the kidneys; • common iliac arteries: paired (right and left); terminal branches of the abdominal aorta; begin at the vertebral level of _____________; each gives rise to an internal iliac artery and an external iliac artery; • internal iliac artery: supplies the organs that are located in the pelvic cavity; • external iliac artery: supplies structures of the lower limb by becoming continuous with the femoral artery when it passes into the anterior thigh region deep to the inguinal ligament. answers only

The stomach, spleen, and liver receive their blood from the __________.Multiple Choiceinferior mesenteric arteriessuperior mesenteric arteryceliac trunkrenal arteriessuprarenal arteries