arteria ileocolica
Definition
Noun: * Ileocolic Artery: A branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies blood to the terminal ileum, cecum, vermiform appendix, and ascending colon.
Usage
This term is used exclusively in medical and anatomical contexts to describe a specific blood vessel. * During the appendectomy, the surgeon carefully ligated the arteria ileocolica to prevent hemorrhage. * The arteria ileocolica is a critical vessel for the vascular supply of the right lower quadrant of the abdomen.
Advanced Usage
- Surgical Landmark: The ileocolic artery serves as an important anatomical landmark in colorectal surgery, particularly during right hemicolectomy procedures.
- Pathology: Occlusion or injury to the arteria ileocolica can lead to ischemia of the bowel segments it supplies.
Variants and Related Words
- Ileocolic Artery: The standard English term for .
- Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA): The parent artery from which the ileocolic artery arises.
Synonyms
- Ileocolic artery
Related Terms (Anatomical)
- Terminal Ileum: The final section of the small intestine.
- Cecum: A pouch that forms the first part of the large intestine.
- Vermiform Appendix: A small, tube-shaped sac attached to the cecum.
- Ascending Colon: The part of the large intestine that travels upward on the right side of the abdomen.
Noun
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an artery that originates from the superior mesenteric artery and supplies the terminal part of the ileum and the cecum and the vermiform appendix and the ascending colon
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