arteria ileum

Thân thiện

The surgeon carefully identified the arteria ileum during the procedure.

Definition

Noun 1. Ileal artery: The arteria ileum is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery. Its primary function is to supply oxygenated blood to the ileum, which is the final and longest section of the small intestine.

Usage

• The term is used in precise anatomical and medical contexts to describe this specific blood vessel.
• It is typically used in technical descriptions, surgical reports, and anatomical studies.

Examples

• In an anatomical description:
• In a medical textbook:

Advanced Usage

• Surgical planning: Knowledge of the 's exact location and branches is crucial for procedures involving the small intestine, such as bowel resections or transplants.
• Radiology: In angiograms, the can be visualized to assess blood flow to the distal small intestine.

Variants and Related Words

• Ileal artery: This is the most common English synonym for .
• Superior mesenteric artery: The parent artery from which the branches.
• Ileum: The anatomical structure supplied by this artery.
• Intestinal arteries: A broader category that includes the and other arteries supplying the intestines.

Synonyms

• Ileal artery: The direct and most frequently used synonym in medical English.
• Artery to the ileum: A descriptive synonym.

Notes on Meaning

• The term is a direct Latin-derived anatomical term. In modern clinical English, "ileal artery" is more commonly used.
• It refers specifically to the artery, not the vein (vena ileum) or the intestinal segment itself.

Học thuật

Noun

1. branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the ileum

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ileal artery
• intestinal artery