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The anus is supplied by branches of the inferior mesenteric artery. The inferior mesenteric artery supplies the distal one-third of the transverse colon up through to the rectum and anus. The superior rectal artery, which is a branch of the inferior mesenteric artery supplies the anus.
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e
Anus
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The adrenal glands are supplied by suprarenal arteries. These are branches of the inferior phrenic artery which is a branch of the abdominal aorta. Thus, they do not stem from the superior mesenteric artery.
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d
Left adrenal gland
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The superior mesenteric artery supplies the intestine from the lower duodenum up until two-thirds of the transverse colon. Importantly, it supplies the head of the pancreas with blood.
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Pancreas
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Renal arteries are direct branches originating from the abdominal aorta. Thus, they do not stem from the superior mesenteric artery.
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b
Right kidney
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Testes and testicles are supplied by the gonadal arteries which are direct branches of the abdominal aorta. Thus, they do not stem from the superior mesenteric artery.
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c
Left testicle
Concept
Chapter
2693
3931
abdominal aortic aneurysms
Topic
179
Vascular Surgery
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A 67-year-old man is brought to the emergency department with an aortic aneurysm in the superior mesenteric artery. This subsequently leads to ischaemia of an abdominal organ.

Which of the following is the most likely to be affected?
a