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It is the superior rectal artery which is the third and final main branch of the inferior mesenteric artery. The superior rectal then communicates with the middle and inferior rectal arteries which are found within the rectum itself at the level of S3.
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Inferior rectal artery
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This arises from the superior mesenteric artery to supply the ascending colon.
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Right colic artery
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This is the first branch of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) and supplies the distal 1/3 of the transverse colon and the descending colon. It anastomoses with the sigmoid arteries, another main branch of the IMA which also supply the descending colon.
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Left colic artery
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This arises from the superior mesenteric artery to supply the transverse colon.
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Middle colic artery
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Though this is formed by the left colic and sigmoid branches of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA), it is not a major branch of the IMA as it forms an anastomoses with several other branches including those of the superior mesenteric artery.
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Marginal artery of Drummond
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Arterial supply of the abdomen
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Abdominal anatomy
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Topic
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Abdominal anatomy
Which of the following is a major branch of the labelled structure?

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