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Its branches include the superior pancreaticoduodenal artery which supplies the superior part of the head of the pancreas and not the body.
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Gastroduodenal artery
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This supplies the inferior part of the head of the pancreas and arises from the superior mesenteric artery.
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Inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery
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This is another branch of the abdominal aorta which supplies the hindgut (distal 1/3 of transverse colon to rectum) and hence does not involve the pancreas.
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Inferior mesenteric artery
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The arrow is pointing to the body of the pancreas which is supplied by the splenic artery. This is most commonly a branch of the coeliac trunk.
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Coeliac trunk
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This is another vessel coming off the abdominal aorta. It supplies mainly the midgut, but does give supply the inferior part of the head of the pancreas.
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Superior mesenteric artery
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Abdominal anatomy
The blood supply of this particular part of the pancreas arises from which of the following arteries?
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