Definition

1. Noun:
   • A branch of the hepatic artery: The cystic artery is a small artery that typically arises from the right hepatic artery, which is itself a branch of the proper hepatic artery.
   • Supplies the gall bladder and the surface of the liver: Its primary function is to deliver oxygenated blood to the gallbladder (cystic duct and body) and often to parts of the liver surface adjacent to the gallbladder bed.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • During the cholecystectomy, the surgeon carefully identified and clipped the cystic artery.
  • Variations in the anatomy of the cystic artery are common and must be considered during hepatobiliary surgery.
  • The cystic artery is a crucial structure to locate to ensure safe removal of the gallbladder.

Advanced Usage

• "Ligation of the cystic artery": This is a standard surgical step in gallbladder removal to prevent bleeding.
  • The procedure requires precise ligation of the cystic artery and duct.

Variants and Related Words

• Cystic duct (n): The duct that carries bile from the gallbladder to the common bile duct.
• Hepatic artery (n): The artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the liver, from which the cystic artery usually branches.
• Calot's triangle (n): A surgical anatomical landmark where the cystic artery and cystic duct are typically found.

Synonyms

• Arteria cystica (n): The formal Latin anatomical term for the cystic artery.

Related Phrases

• "To divide the cystic artery": A surgical phrase meaning to cut and seal the artery.
  • After confirming its identity, the surgeon proceeded to divide the cystic artery.

Noun

1. a branch of the hepatic artery; supplies the gall bladder and the surface of the liver