Supraduodenal artery

Supraduodenal artery is a term used in the field of anatomy to describe a specific blood vessel that supplies the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. The term "supraduodenal" is derived from the Latin words "supra," meaning above, and "duodenum," referring to the first part of the small intestine.

Etymology

The term "supraduodenal" is derived from the Latin "supra," meaning above, and "duodenum," which is the first part of the small intestine. The "duodenum" itself is derived from the Latin "duodecim," meaning twelve, as the duodenum is approximately twelve finger-breadths long.

Anatomy

The supraduodenal artery is a branch of the gastroduodenal artery, which itself is a branch of the common hepatic artery. It is located above the duodenum, hence its name. The supraduodenal artery supplies blood to the superior part of the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine.

Clinical significance

The supraduodenal artery, like other arteries, can be involved in various medical conditions. For example, it can be affected by atherosclerosis, a disease in which plaque builds up inside the arteries. This can lead to a decrease in blood flow to the duodenum, which can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain and digestive problems. In severe cases, it can lead to ischemia, a condition in which there is insufficient blood flow to the tissues, causing tissue damage and potentially leading to tissue death.

Related terms

• Gastroduodenal artery: The artery from which the supraduodenal artery branches off.
• Common hepatic artery: The artery from which the gastroduodenal artery, and by extension the supraduodenal artery, originates.
• Duodenum: The first part of the small intestine, which is supplied by the supraduodenal artery.
• Atherosclerosis: A disease that can affect the supraduodenal artery, leading to a decrease in blood flow to the duodenum.
• Ischemia: A condition that can result from severe atherosclerosis of the supraduodenal artery, leading to insufficient blood flow to the tissues of the duodenum.

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