Vessel
Celiac trunk
Artery of the foregut
High-yield
Supplies foregut structures; three branches - left gastric, splenic, and common hepatic arteries.
Overview
The first major unpaired branch of the abdominal aorta (at T12), supplying the foregut-derived organs through three main branches.
Reference facts
- Type
- Muscular artery
- Origin
- Abdominal aorta (T12)
- Branches / tributaries
- Left gastric artery; Splenic artery; Common hepatic artery
- Supplies
- Foregut: stomach, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas (proximal), and abdominal esophagus
- Course
- Arises from the anterior abdominal aorta just below the aortic hiatus and immediately trifurcates
Frequently asked questions
Where does the celiac trunk originate?
The celiac trunk arises from the abdominal aorta (T12).
What does the celiac trunk supply?
Foregut: stomach, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas (proximal), and abdominal esophagus.
What are the branches of the celiac trunk?
Branches of the celiac trunk include the left gastric artery; Splenic artery; Common hepatic artery.
What is the course of the celiac trunk?
Arises from the anterior abdominal aorta just below the aortic hiatus and immediately trifurcates.