Hepatic artery proper
Hepatic Artery Proper
The Hepatic Artery Proper is a short blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the liver, pylorus of the stomach, and the duodenum. It arises from the Common Hepatic Artery, a branch of the Celiac Trunk.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The Hepatic Artery Proper usually gives off the Right Gastric Artery and then continues as the Common Hepatic Artery. It then divides into the Right Hepatic Artery and Left Hepatic Artery which supply blood to the corresponding lobes of the liver.
Function[edit | edit source]
The Hepatic Artery Proper carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the liver. This blood is rich in nutrients and oxygen, which are necessary for the liver to perform its functions.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
The Hepatic Artery Proper can be involved in several medical conditions. For instance, it can be affected by Hepatic Artery Thrombosis, a condition where a blood clot forms in the hepatic artery, blocking blood flow to the liver. This can lead to liver damage and is a serious medical emergency.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Liver
- Hepatic Artery
- Common Hepatic Artery
- Celiac Trunk
- Right Gastric Artery
- Right Hepatic Artery
- Left Hepatic Artery
- Hepatic Artery Thrombosis
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