Arteria Ileum May 2026
The ileal artery is part of an intricate network that includes the (supplying the distal ileum and cecum) and the marginal artery of Drummond , which provides collateral circulation between the SMA and the inferior mesenteric artery. This redundancy is critical for protecting the bowel against ischemia (lack of blood flow) if one branch becomes blocked.
The (also known as the ileal artery ) is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) that specifically supplies oxygenated blood to the ileum , the final and longest section of the small intestine . Anatomical Role & Distribution arteria ileum
Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Ileocolic Artery - StatPearls - NCBI The ileal artery is part of an intricate
It arises from the left side of the superior mesenteric artery . Anatomical Role & Distribution Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis:
To deliver nutrients and oxygen required for the ileum's digestive and absorptive functions. Clinical Significance