| Dorsal pancreatic artery | |
|---|---|
 Branches of the celiac artery. | |
| Details | |
| Source | Splenic artery |
| Supplies | Pancreas |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria pancreatica dorsalis |
| TA98 | A12.2.12.042 |
| TA2 | 4241 |
| FMA | 14787 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The dorsal pancreatic artery is a branch of the splenic artery. It anastomoses with the superior pancreaticoduodenal artery and continues as the inferior pancreatic artery on its lower border. [1]
The dorsal pancreatic artery is a short artery that issues numerous branches. Its course and length depends upon its (variable) origin. [2]
The dorsal pancreatic artery usually arises from (the proximal 2cm of) the splenic artery. It may also arise from the common hepatic artery, superior mesenteric artery, or coeliac trunck. [2]
It consistently terminates near the inferior border of the pancreas, near to the origin of the portal vein. [2]
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