Ileal arteries
Group of arteries that provide blood to the ileum
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The ileal arteries are 12 branches of the superior mesenteric artery[1] which supply blood to the ileum.[citation needed] They arise from the left side of the superior mesenteric artery.[1]
| Ileal arteries | |
|---|---|
Loop of small intestine showing distribution of intestinal arteries. | |
 Ileal arteries | |
| Details | |
| Source | Superior mesenteric artery |
| Branches | Straight arteries of ileum |
| Vein | Ileal veins |
| Supplies | Ileum |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteriae ileales |
| TA98 | A12.2.12.058 |
| TA2 | 4257 |
| FMA | 70810 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
