Definition

Noun A branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies blood to the ileum, which is the final section of the small intestine.

Usage

The term "ileal artery" is used in medical and anatomical contexts to describe a specific blood vessel. It is typically used with definite or indefinite articles and often appears alongside related anatomical terms. * The surgeon carefully ligated the ileal artery before resecting the affected segment of bowel. * An aneurysm was discovered in an ileal artery during the angiogram. * The blood supply to the distal small intestine comes primarily from the ileal artery.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often part of a more specific anatomical description, as multiple ileal arteries (ileal branches) usually exist.
  • The ileal branches (arteries) arise from the superior mesenteric artery.
• It is frequently discussed in relation to surgical procedures, vascular studies, or pathological conditions affecting the intestines.

Variants and Related Words

• Ileal arteries (plural): The collective term for the several branches that supply the ileum.
• Ileal branch: A synonymous term, often used interchangeably with "ileal artery."
• Superior mesenteric artery: The major artery from which the ileal artery originates.
• Ileum: The anatomical structure supplied by this artery.

Synonyms

• Arteria ilealis: The formal Latin term used in precise anatomical nomenclature.
• Ileal branch (of the superior mesenteric artery): A descriptive synonym.

Noun

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