Arteria Gastrica [LATEST]

It courses from right to left to anastomose (connect) directly with the left gastric artery, forming a continuous vascular loop. Posterior Gastric Artery ( Arteria gastrica posterior ): Origin: Arises most commonly from the splenic artery.

The blood supply of the stomach is primarily divided by its specific curvatures and regions: ( Arteria gastrica sinistra ): Origin: Branches directly from the celiac trunk. arteria gastrica

It also gives off esophageal branches to supply the distal esophagus and the fundus. Right Gastric Artery ( Arteria gastrica dextra ): It courses from right to left to anastomose

While variable and sometimes absent, it is highly relevant in gastric surgeries to avoid ischemia or bleeding. Short Gastric Arteries ( Arteriae gastricae breves ): It also gives off esophageal branches to supply

Travels to the upper posterior wall of the stomach, near the fundus and cardia.

Arise from the terminal part of the splenic artery at the splenic hilum. Supply: The fundus of the stomach. 🔍 Additional Stomach Blood Supply

While not strictly called "gastric arteries," these major vessels complete the stomach's blood network along the :