Appendicular artery
Appendicular Artery
The appendicular artery is a blood vessel that supplies the appendix. It is a branch of the ileocolic artery, which is itself a branch of the superior mesenteric artery. The appendicular artery travels along the mesoappendix, a fold of the peritoneum that connects the appendix to the ileum and cecum.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The appendicular artery originates from the ileocolic artery near the ileocecal valve. It then travels along the free edge of the mesoappendix, reaching the tip of the appendix. The artery is accompanied by a plexus of nerves and veins, the appendicular vein and appendicular nerve.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
The appendicular artery is of clinical significance in appendicitis, a common condition that often requires surgical intervention. During an appendectomy, the appendicular artery is typically ligated to prevent bleeding.
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