Refimprove date January 2009 Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria mesenterica superior GraySubject 154 GrayPage 606 Image Superiormesenteric a.gif Caption Frontal view of the superiormesentericartery and its branches. The large vessel blue beside the SMA is the superiormesenteric vein . A considerable ... aorta abdominal aortic branches, showing exit of superiormesentericartery between the kidneys. BranchFrom abdominal aorta BranchTo inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery inferior pancreaticoduodenal BR middle colic artery middle colic BR right colic artery right colic BR intestinal branches jejunal arteries jejunal , ileal arteries ileal BR ileocolic artery ileocolic Vein superiormesenteric vein Precursor vitelline arteries Supplies intestine MeshName MesentericArtery, Superior MeshNumber A07.231.114.565.755 DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12155072 In human anatomy , the superiormesentericartery SMA arises from the anterior surface of the abdominal aorta , just inferior to the origin of the celiac artery celiac trunk , and supplies the intestine from the lower part of the duodenum through ... . Located under this portion of the superiormesentericartery, between it and the aorta, are the following ... horizontal part of the duodenum , leading to superiormesentericartery syndrome . Additional images gallery Image Gray1099.png The pancreas and duodenum from behind. Superiormesentericartery labeled ... of the small intestines can be compressed by the SMA at this location, leading to SuperiorMesentericArtery Syndrome . uncinate process of pancreas this is a small part of the pancreas that hooks around the SMA. The SMA typically runs to the left of the similarly named vein, the superiormesenteric ... of the inferior mesentericartery . Pathophysiology Compared to other vessels of similar size ... 39 02 01 Branches of the inferior mesentericartery. SUNYAnatomyLabs 40 11 01 02 Posterior ... class wikitable Branch Supplies inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery head of the pancreas and to the ascending ... more details
Superiormesentericartery SMA syndrome is a very rare disease rare , life threatening gastrointestinal ... of the duodenum by the abdominal aorta AA and the overlying superiormesentericartery . The syndrome ... web url http www.emedicine.com ped topic2175.htm title SuperiorMesentericArtery Syndrome accessdate ... LB, Field SP, Sachar DB title The superiormesentericartery syndrome. The disease that isn t, or is it? journal ... known as Wilkie s syndrome, cast syndrome, mesenteric root syndrome, chronic duodenal ileus and intermittent arterio mesenteric occlusion. ref name pmid11926421 cite journal author Laffont I, Bensmail D, Rech C, Prigent G, Loubert G, Dizien O title Late superiormesentericartery syndrome in paraplegia ... title Superiormesentericartery syndrome an uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction journal South ..., spurring a vicious cycle. ref cite web title S Superiormesentericartery syndrome date April ... with SuperiorMesentericArtery Syndrome. http www.liebertonline.com doi abs 10.1089 108729100318073 ... nih Unusual complication superiormesentericartery 19181598.html ref Diagnosis gallery Image SMA Syndrome ... arrow by the superiormesentericartery red arrow and the abdominal aorta blue arrow . Image Wiki UGI.JPG ... http everything2.com title Superiormesentericartery syndrome ref In acute or mild cases, conservative ... name pmid17476104 cite journal author Welsch T, B chler MW, Kienle P title Recalling superiormesentericartery syndrome journal Dig Surg volume 24 issue 3 pages 149 56 year 2007 pmid 17476104 doi 10.1159 ..., ref cite journal last Falcone first Kevin L. coauthors Garrett, Kevin O. title SuperiorMesentericArtery Syndrome After Blunt Abdominal Trauma A Case Report journal VASC ENDOVASCULAR SURG year ... an insubstantial cushion and narrow mesenteric angle. SMA Syndrome can present in two forms chronic ..., hypokalemia , acute gastric rupture or intestinal perforation from prolonged mesenteric ischemia ... due to the reduced mesenteric angle . ref name eMedicine ref name ReferenceA Errico, Thomas ... more details
Superiormesenteric can refer to SuperiormesentericarterySuperiormesenteric vein Superiormesenteric lymph nodes Superiormesenteric ganglion disambig Long comment to avoid being listed on short pages ... more details
. The IMA has the following branches class wikitable Branch notes left colic artery supplies descending colon Sigmoid arteries sigmoid branches the most superior being described as the superior sigmoid arterysuperior rectal artery effectively the terminal branch of the IMA the continuation of the IMA ... The inferior mesentericartery and its branches. Image Gray847.png Abdominal portion of the sympathetic ... mesentericartery. SUNYAnatomyLabs 40 11 01 03 Posterior Abdominal Wall Branches of the Abdominal ...Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria mesenterica inferior GraySubject 154 GrayPage 609 Image Gray538.png Caption Sigmoid colon and rectum , showing distribution of branches of inferior mesentericartery and their anastomoses . Inferior mesentericartery labeled at center. Image2 gray985.png Caption2 Abdominal part of digestive tube and its attachment to the primitive or common mesentery. Human embryo of six weeks. Inferior mesentericartery labeled at bottom right. BranchFrom abdominal aorta BranchTo left colic artery , Sigmoid arteries sigmoid branches , superior rectal artery Vein inferior mesenteric vein Precursor vitelline arteries Supplies MeshName MesentericArtery, Inferior MeshNumber A07.231.114.565.510 DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12155065 In human anatomy , the inferior mesentericartery , often abbreviated as IMA , supplies the large intestine from the Splenic flexure left colic or splenic flexure to the upper part of the rectum , which includes the descending colon , the sigmoid colon , and part of the rectum. Proximally, its territory of distribution overlaps forms a watershed with the middle colic artery , and therefore the superiormesentericartery. The SMA and IMA anastomose via the marginal artery of the colon artery of Drummond . The territory of distribution ... the anterior surface of the abdominal aorta below the renal artery branch points, and approximately ... along its course by a similarly named vein , the inferior mesenteric vein , which drains into the splenic ... more details
. External links Medcyclopaedia ii m MESENTERIC VEIN SUPERIOR SUNYAnatomyLabs 39 02 01 02 Intestines and Pancreas The SuperiorMesenteric Vessels SUNYAnatomyImage 8 6 96 Veins Category Veins of the torso fr Veine m sent rique sup rieure la Vena mesenterica superior ...Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin vena mesenterica superior GraySubject 174 GrayPage 682 Image Gray591.png Caption The portal vein and its tributaries. The superiormesenteric vein and splenic vein . Leinal vein is an old term for splenic vein . Anatomical position . Image2 Gray1099.png Caption2 The pancreas and duodenum from behind. DrainsFrom DrainsTo hepatic portal vein Arterysuperiormesentericartery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12851033 File Abdominal cavity.jpg thumb right 300px Superiormesenteric vein File Superiormesenteric vein.jpg thumb right 300px Superiormesenteric vein In anatomy , the superiormesenteric vein SMV is a blood vessel that drains blood from the small intestine jejunum and ileum . At its termination behind the neck of the pancreas , the SMV combines with the splenic vein to form the hepatic portal vein . The SMV lies to the right of the similarly named artery, the superiormesentericartery , which originates from the abdominal aorta . Tributaries Tributaries of the superiormesenteric vein drain the small intestine , large intestine , stomach , pancreas and vermiform appendix appendix and include Right gastro omental vein also known as the right gastro epiploic vein inferior pancreaticoduodenal veins veins from jejunum veins from ileum middle colic vein drains the transverse colon right colic vein drains the ascending colon ileocolic vein Disorders Thrombosis of the superiormesenteric vein is quite rare, but a significant cause of mesenteric ischemia and can be fatal. It is estimated that 10 15 of mesenteric ischemia is due to mesenteric thrombosis . ref Tessier References note Tessier Tessier DJ, Williams RA, Mesenteric ... more details
Infobox Nerve Name Superiormesenteric ganglion Latin ganglion mesentericum superius GraySubject 220 GrayPage 987 Image Gray839.png Caption Sympathetic red and parasympathetic blue nervous system Image2 Caption2 Innervates BranchFrom BranchTo superiormesenteric plexus MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre g 02 DorlandsSuf 12384690 In the upper part of the superiormesenteric plexus close to the origin of the superiormesentericartery is a ganglion , the superiormesenteric ganglion . The superiormesenteric ganglion is the synapsing point for one of the pre and post synaptic nerves of the sympathetic division of the autonomous nervous system. Specifically, contributions to the SuperiorMesenteric Ganglion arise from TV10 and TV11. This nerve goes on to innervate the small intestine, the ascending colon and the transverse colon. ref Nervous System and Sensory Organs ref References reflist External links http anatomy.uams.edu anatomyhtml intestines.html GeorgiaPhysiology 6 6ch2 s6ch2 30 Gray s autonomic Category Sympathetic nervous system Neuroanatomy stub de Ganglion mesentericum superius ... more details
Infobox Nerve Name PAGENAME Latin plexus mesentericus superior GraySubject 220 GrayPage 987 Image Gray848.png Caption The celiac ganglia with the sympathetic plexuses of the abdominal viscera radiating from the ganglia. Image2 Caption2 Innervates BranchFrom celiac plexus BranchTo MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre p 24 DorlandsSuf 12648134 The superiormesenteric plexus is a continuation of the lower part of the celiac plexus , receiving a branch from the junction of the right vagus nerve with the plexus. It surrounds the superiormesentericartery , accompanies it into the mesentery , and divides into a number of secondary plexuses, which are distributed to all the parts supplied by the artery, viz., pancreatic branches to the pancreas intestinal branches to the small intestine and ileocolic , right colic, and middle colic branches, which supply the corresponding parts of the great intestine. The nerves composing this plexus are white in color and firm in texture in the upper part of the plexus close to the origin of the superiormesentericartery is the superiormesenteric ganglion . Additional images gallery Image Gray838.png The right sympathetic chain and its connections with the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic plexuses. Image Gray839.png Diagram of efferent sympathetic nervous system. Image Gray849.png Lower half of right sympathetic cord. gallery External links DartmouthHumanAnatomy figures chapter 32 32 6.HTM Gray s neuroscience stub Autonomic Category Nervous system ... more details
Infobox Lymph Name Superiormesenteric lymph nodes Latin nodi lymphoidei mesenterici superiores GraySubject 180 GrayPage 709 Image illu lymph chain09.jpg Caption Lymph Nodes of the Large Intestine and Lower Abdomen Superiormesenteric is 1 Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom Source DrainsTo preaortic lymph node MeshName MeshNumber Dorlands DorlandsID The superiormesenteric lymph nodes may be divided into three principal groups mesenteric lymph nodes ileocolic lymph nodes mesocolic lymph nodes Afferents The superiormesenteric glands receive afferents from the jejunum , ileum , cecum , vermiform process , and the ascending and transverse parts of the colon their efferents pass to the preaortic gland s. Additional images gallery Image Gray615.png The lymphatics of cecum and vermiform process from the front. Image Gray616.png The lymphatics of cecum and vermiform process from behind. gallery Gray s Lymphatics of torso DEFAULTSORT SuperiorMesenteric Lymph Nodes Category Lymphatics of the torso lymphatic stub ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria rectalis superior GraySubject 154 GrayPage 610 Image Gray538.png Caption Sigmoid colon and rectum , showing distribution of branches of inferior mesentericartery and their anastomoses . Superior hemorrhoidal artery visible at center right. Image2 Gray1083.png Caption2 The bloodvessels of the rectum and anus , showing the distribution and anastomosis on the posterior surface near the termination of the gut. Labeled as hemorrhoidal artery. BranchFrom inferior mesentericartery BranchTo Vein superior rectal vein Supplies rectum MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12155681 The superior rectal arterysuperior hemorrhoidal artery is an artery that descends into the pelvis to supply blood to the rectum . Structure The superior rectal artery is the continuation of the inferior mesentericartery . It descends into the pelvis between the layers of the mesentery of the sigmoid colon , crossing the left common iliac artery and vein. It divides, opposite the third sacral vertebra into two branches, which descend one on either side of the rectum . About 10 or 12 cm from the anus , these branches break up into several small branches. These pierce the muscular coat of the bowel and run downward, as straight vessels, placed at regular intervals ... also Middle rectal artery Inferior rectal artery External links SUNYAnatomyFigs 39 02 06 Branches of the inferior mesentericartery. SUNYAnatomyLabs 39 05 01 12 Intestines and Pancreas Branches of the Inferior MesentericArtery NormanAnatomy sup&infmesentericart NormanAnatomy pelvis NormanAnatomyFig ... with the middle rectal artery from the internal iliac artery and with the inferior rectal artery from the internal pudendal artery . Additional images gallery Image Gray1077.png The posterior ... ar de Arteria rectalis superior es Arteria hemorroidal superior hr Gornja arterija ravnog crijeva it Arteria emorroidaria superiore pt Art ria retal superior ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria pancreaticoduodenalis superior GraySubject 154 GrayPage 605 Image Gray533.png Caption The celiac artery and its branches the stomach has been reflected superiorly and the peritoneum removed. Superior pancreaticoduodenal labeled at center left. Image2 Illu lymph chain08.jpg Caption2 Superior pancreaticoduodenal is at 11. BranchFrom gastroduodenal artery BranchTo Vein pancreaticoduodenal veins Supplies duodenum , pancreas MeshName MeshNumber The superior pancreaticoduodenal artery is an artery that supplies blood to the duodenum and pancreas . It is a branch of the gastroduodenal artery , which most commonly arises from the common hepatic artery of the celiac trunk there are numerous variations of the origin of the gastroduodenal artery ref Bergman RA, Afifi AK, Miyauchi R. Variations in Origin of Gastroduodenal Artery. from Anatomy Atlases. http www.anatomyatlases.org AnatomicVariants Cardiovascular Images0001 0017.shtml ref . The common hepatic itself becomes the proper hepatic after giving off the gastroduodenal artery and goes on to supply the right and left lobes of the liver. The term superior distinguishes the superior pancreaticoduodenal artery from the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery , which is a branch of the superiormesentericartery . These arteries, together with the pancreatic branches of splenic artery pancreatic branches of the splenic artery , form connections or anastomosis anastomoses .... The artery splits into two branches the anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery supplies the anterior margins of the duodenum and pancreas the posterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery supplies ... and posterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery NormanAnatomy celiactrunk NormanAnatomy pancreas ... of the abdomen de Arteria pancreaticoduodenalis superior es Arteria pancreaticoduodenal superior derecha ... pancreaticoduodenal superior th ... more details
Unreferenced date December 2009 The superior alveolar artery does not exist. Rather, the posterior superior alveolar artery is a branch of the maxillary artery that serves the upper teeth and other related structures. The anterior superior alveolar arteries are branches of the infraorbital artery , also supplying the upper teeth and related structures. If a middle superior alveolar artery is present, it also arises as a branch of the infraorbital artery . DEFAULTSORT Superior Alveolar Artery Category Arteries of the head and neck ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria thoracalis suprema GraySubject 149 GrayPage 587 Image Axillary branches.PNG Caption The axillary artery and its branches. Superior throracic artery is the upper rightmost artery. Image2 Caption2 BranchFrom axillary artery BranchTo anastomosis anastomoses with intercostal arteries and or internal thoracic artery Vein Supplies MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12156328 The superior thoracic artery highest thoracic artery is a small vessel normally arising from the first division of the axillary artery , but may arise from the thoracoacromial artery , itself a branch of the second division of the axillary artery. Running forward and medially along the upper border of the pectoralis minor , the superior thoracic artery passes between it and the pectoralis major to the side of the chest. It supplies branches to the first and second intercostal spaces as well as to the superior portion of serratus anterior . It anastomoses with the internal thoracic artery and intercostal arteries . External links eMedicineDictionary Superior thoracic artery NormanAnatomy lesson3axillaryart&vein Gray s circulatory stub Arteries of upper limbs Category Arteries of the upper limb de Arteria thoracica superior es Arteria tor cica superior gl Arteria tor cica superior ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteriae vesicales superiores GraySubject 155 GrayPage 615 Image Internal iliac branches.PNG Caption Internal iliac artery and some of its branches. Superior vesical labeled at left. Image2 Caption2 BranchFrom umbilical artery , or anterior trunk of internal iliac artery BranchTo Vein Vesical venous plexus Supplies Urinary bladder , ureter MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12156526 The superior vesical artery supplies numerous branches to the upper part of the Urinary bladder bladder . From one of these a slender vessel, the artery to the ductus deferens , takes origin and accompanies the duct in its course to the testis , where it anastomoses with the internal spermatic artery . File Vesical artery.jpg thumb 300px Vesical artery Other branches supply the ureter . The first part of the superior vesical artery represents the terminal section of the previous portion of the umbilical artery fetal hypogastric artery . External links eMedicineDictionary Superior vesical artery NormanAnatomy pelvis NormanAnatomyFig pelvicarteries Gray s circulatory stub Arteries of thorax and abdomen Category Arteries of the abdomen de Arteria vesicalis superior es Arterias vesicales superiores pt Art ria vesical superior ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria laryngea superior GraySubject 144 GrayPage 552 Image Larynx external en.svg Caption The ligaments of the larynx. Antero lateral view. Superior laryngeal artery visiblea tt upper right Image2 Caption2 BranchFrom superior thyroid artery BranchTo Vein superior laryngeal vein Supplies larynx MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12154819 The superior laryngeal artery accompanies the internal laryngeal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve , beneath the Thyreohyoideus . This artery branches from the superior thyroid artery near its bifurcation from the external carotid artery . It pierces the hyothyroid membrane , and supplies the muscles, mucous membrane , and glands of the larynx , anastomosing with the branch from the opposite side. External links eMedicineDictionary Superior laryngeal artery Gray s circulatory stub Arteries of head and neck Category Arteries of the head and neck de Arteria laryngea superior es Arteria lar ngea superior ja nds Arteria laryngea superior pt Art ria lar ngea superior ... more details
Infobox Artery Name Superior epigastric artery Latin arteria epigastrica superior GraySubject 148 GrayPage 584 Image Gray522.png Caption Superior epigastric artery , internal thoracic artery and inferior epigastric artery . Superior epigastric artery is labeled at right center. BranchFrom internal thoracic artery internal thoracic BranchTo Vein superior epigastric vein Supplies MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12154236 In human anatomy , superior epigastric artery refers to a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood and arises from the internal thoracic artery referred to as the internal mammary artery in the accompanying diagram . It anastomoses with the inferior epigastric artery at the Navel umbilicus and supplies the anterior part of the abdominal wall and some of the diaphragm anatomy diaphragm . Along its course, it is accompanied by a similarly named vein, the superior epigastric vein . Collateralization in vascular disease and aortic coarctation The superior epigastric arteries, inferior epigastric artery inferior epigastric arteries , internal thoracic artery internal thoracic arteries and left subclavian artery Brachiocephalic artery brachiocephalic and right subclavian artery are collateral vessel s to the thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta . If the abdominal aorta develops a significant stenosis and or blockage as may be caused by atherosclerosis , this collateral ... cite journal author Yurdakul M, Tola M, Ozdemir E, Bayazit M, Cumhur T title Internal thoracic artery inferior epigastric artery as a collateral pathway in aortoiliac occlusive disease journal J. Vasc ... Thoracic wall Branches of the Internal Thoracic Artery SUNYAnatomyFigs 35 04 03 Incisions and the contents of the rectus sheath. GraySubject 156 External iliac artery Arteries of chest Category Arteries of the thorax circulatory stub ar de Arteria epigastrica superior es Arteria epig strica superior pl T tnica nabrzuszna g rna ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria collateralis ulnaris superior GraySubject 150 GrayPage 591 Image Gray526.png Caption Diagram of the anastomosis around the elbow joint . Sup. ulnar collateral labeled at upper right. Image2 Caption2 BranchFrom Brachial artery , inferior ulnar collateral artery BranchTo posterior ulnar recurrent artery Vein Supplies MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12153991 The superior ulnar collateral artery inferior profunda artery , of small size, arises from the brachial a little below the middle of the arm it frequently springs from the upper part of the a. profunda brachii . It pierces the medial intermuscular septum , and descends on the surface of the medial head of the Triceps brachii to the space between the medial epicondyle and olecranon , accompanied by the ulnar nerve , and ends under the Flexor carpi ulnaris by anastomosing with the posterior ulnar recurrent , and inferior ulnar collateral . It sometimes sends a branch in front of the medial epicondyle , to anastomose with the anterior ulnar recurrent . Additional images gallery Image Gray413 color.png Cross section through the middle of upper arm. Image Gray525.png The brachial artery. gallery External links eMedicineDictionary superior ulnar collateral artery NormanAnatomy lesson4arteriesofarm Gray s Arteries of upper limbs Category Arteries of the upper limb circulatory stub de Arteria collateralis ulnaris superior es Arteria colateral interna superior pt Art ria colateral ulnar superior ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria glutea superior GraySubject 155 GrayPage 622 Image Gray1244.png Caption Left gluteal region, showing surface markings for arteries and sciatic nerve. Image2 Internal iliac branches.PNG Caption2 Internal iliac artery and some of its branches. Superior gluteal artery labeled at right BranchFrom Internal iliac artery BranchTo Vein Superior gluteal veins Supplies Gluteus maximus muscle , Gluteus medius and minimus , Tensor fasciae latae MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12154426 The superior gluteal artery gluteal artery is the largest branch of the internal iliac artery , and appears to be the continuation of the posterior division of that vessel. It is a short artery which runs backward between the lumbosacral trunk and the first sacral ... artery . Some branches pierce the Glut us minimus and supply the hip joint. See also Inferior gluteal artery Additional images gallery Image AGSI.jpg Superior gluteal artery. Image Gray404.png Left Levator ... links eMedicineDictionary Superior gluteal artery SUNYAnatomyLabs 43 13 01 05 The Female Pelvis Branches of Internal Iliac Artery Gray s circulatory stub Arteries of thorax and abdomen Category Arteries of the abdomen ar de Arteria glutealis superior es Arteria gl tea fr Art re glut ale sup rieure pt Art ria gl tea superior ... , Piriformis , and Obturator internus , and just previous to quitting that cavity, a nutrient artery ... with the inferior gluteal artery , while others perforate its tendinous origin, and supply the integument ... subdivides into two. Of these, the superior division, continuing the original course of the vessel, passes along the upper border of the Glut us minimus to the anterior superior spine of the ilium, anastomosing with the deep iliac circumflex artery and the ascending branch of the lateral femoral circumflex artery . The inferior division crosses the Glut us minimus obliquely to the greater ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria thyreoidea superior GraySubject 144 GrayPage 552 Image Plate ... Superior thyroid artery NormanAnatomy lesson5 NormanAnatomyFig antthyroidgland Gray s Arteries ... and subclavian arteries. Image2 Gray562.png Caption2 The fascia and middle thyroid veins. Superior thyroid artery labeled at upper right. BranchFrom external carotid artery BranchTo Hyoid infrahyoid artery BR Sternocleidomastoid artery BR Superior laryngeal artery BR Cricothyroid artery Vein superior thyroid vein Supplies thyroid MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12156385 The superior thyroid artery arises from the external carotid artery just below the level of the greater cornu ... inferior and the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve . Branches It distributes twigs ... side, and with the inferior thyroid arteries . The Glandular branches of the superior thyroid artery branches to the gland are generally two in number Besides the arteries distributed to the muscles and to the thyroid gland, the branches of the superior thyroid are ref MedicalMnemonics 136 ref Hyoid infrahyoid artery Sternocleidomastoid arterySuperior laryngeal artery Cricothyroid artery Surgery This artery must be ligated at the thyroid when conducting a thyroidectomy . If the artery ... carotid artery and ligate it there. A surgeon tells a medical student to tap the side of the face ... of the following vessels? Answer Superior and inferior thyroid arteries. ref Kaplan Qbook USMLE Step ... is a good muscle to test for tetany. See also Inferior thyroid artery Additional images gallery ... The internal carotid and vertebral arteries. Right side. Superior thyroid visible at center ... thyroidea superior es Arteria tiroidea superior fr Art re thyro dienne sup rieure it Arteria tiroidea superiore ja nds Arteria thyroidea superior pl T tnica tarczowa g rna pt Art ria tire idea superior ru ... more details
Infobox Artery Name Superior cerebellar artery Latin arteria superior cerebelli GraySubject 148 GrayPage 580 Width 250 Image CerebellumArteries.jpg Caption The three major arteries of the cerebellum the SCA, AICA, and PICA. Width2 335 Image2 Circle of Willis en.svg Caption2 The circle of Willis arterial circle and arteries of the brain. Superior cerebellar artery labeled at center right. BranchFrom basilar artery BranchTo Vein superior cerebellar veins Supplies cerebellum MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12156101 The superior cerebellar artery SCA arises near the termination of the basilar artery. ref Refer to diagrams. ref It passes lateralward, immediately below the oculomotor nerve , which separates it from the posterior cerebral artery , winds around the cerebral peduncle , close to the trochlear nerve , and, arriving at the upper surface of the cerebellum , divides into branches which ramify in the pia mater and anastomose with those of the anterior inferior cerebellar artery anterior and Posterior inferior cerebellar artery posterior inferior cerebellar arteries . Several branches are given to the pineal body , the anterior medullary velum , and the tela chorioidea of the third ventricle . Areas Supplied Superior half of the cerebellum Parts of the midbrain Pathology The SCA is frequently the cause of trigeminal neuralgia, where it compresses the trigeminal ... Superior cerebellar artery RocheLexicon 13048.000 1 Image Arteries beneath brain Gray closer.jpg thumb right 335px The arteries of the base of the brain. Superior cerebellar artery labeled near ... . Gray s Arteries of head and neck DEFAULTSORT Superior Cerebellar Artery Category Arteries of the head and neck circulatory stub de Arteria superior cerebelli es Arteria cerebelosa superior pt Art ria cerebelar superior ... section date July 2010 See also posterior cerebral artery Notes references refbegin Handbook of Neurosurgery ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria superior medialis genus GraySubject 159 GrayPage 633 Image Gray550.png Caption The femoral artery . Medial sup. genicular labeled at bottom right. Image2 Gray552.png Caption2 Circumpatellar anastomosis. Medial superior genicular labeled at upper right, fourth from top. BranchFrom BranchTo Branch to vastus medialis , branch to surface of the femur and the knee joint Vein Supplies MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12156127 The medial superior genicular runs in front of the Semimembranosus and Semitendinosus , above the medial head of the Gastrocnemius , and passes beneath the tendon of the Adductor magnus . It divides into two branches, one of which supplies the vastus medialis , anastomosing with the highest genicular and medial inferior genicular arteries the other ramifies close to the surface of the femur, supplying it and the knee joint, and anastomosing with the lateral superior genicular artery . The medial superior genicular artery is frequently of small size, a condition, which is associated with an increase in the size of the highest genicular. Gallery gallery Image Thigh arteries schema.svg gallery See also Patellar anastomosis External links eMedicineDictionary superior medial genicular artery Gray s circulatory stub Arteries of lower limbs Category Arteries of the lower limb es Arteria genicular superior medial ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria hypophyseos superior GraySubject 146 GrayPage 568 Image Caption Image2 Caption2 BranchFrom ophthalmic portion of internal carotid artery BranchTo Vein Supplies Pituitary gland MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12154509 The superior hypophyseal artery is an artery supplying the pars tuberalis , the Pituitary stalk infundibulum of the pituitary gland , and the median eminence. It is a branch of the cerebral part of the internal carotid artery . ref cite journal author Gibo H, Hokama M, Kyoshima K, Kobayashi S title Arteries to the pituitary journal Nippon Rinsho volume 51 issue 10 pages 2550 4 year 1993 pmid 8254920 ref References references circulatory stub Arteries of head and neck Category Arteries of the head and neck ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria tympanica superior GraySubject 144 GrayPage 561 Image Musculustensortympani.png Caption The medial wall and part of the posterior and anterior walls of the right tympanic cavity , lateral view. Artery not shown, but Tensor tympani indicated with arrow. Image2 Caption2 BranchFrom middle meningeal artery BranchTo Vein Supplies Tensor tympani MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12156462 The superior tympanic artery , a branch of the middle meningeal on entering the Human skull cranium , runs in the canal for the Tensor tympani , and supplies this muscle and the lining membrane of the canal. Gray s circulatory stub Arteries of head and neck Category Arteries of the head and neck es Arteria timp nica superior ja pl T tnica b benkowa g rna ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin ramus labialis superior arteriae facialis, arteria labialis superior GraySubject 144 GrayPage 555 Image Gray509.png Caption The labial coronary arteries, the glands of the lips, and the nerves of the right side seen from the posterior surface after removal of the mucous membrane. Image2 Gray508.png Caption2 The arteries of the face and scalp. Superior labial labeled at bottom right. BranchFrom facial artery BranchTo Vein superior labial vein Supplies upper lip , nasal septum , ala of the nose MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre DorlandsSuf The superior labial arterysuperior labial branch of facial artery is larger and more egregious than the inferior labial artery . It follows a similar course along the edge of the upper lip , lying between the mucous membrane and the Orbicularis oris , and anastomoses with the artery of the opposite side. It supplies the upper lip, and gives off in its course two or three vessels which ascend to the nose a septal branch ramifies on the nasal septum as far as the point of the Human nose nose , and an alar branch supplies the ala of the nose . See also Kiesselbach s plexus Additional images gallery Image Lateral head anatomy detail.jpg Lateral head anatomy detail Image Head ap anatomy.jpg Head anatomy anterior view gallery External links eMedicineDictionary superior labial branch of facial artery SUNYAnatomyFigs 23 05 05 Superficial arteries of the face. NormanAnatomy lesson9 NormanAnatomyFig nasalseptumart http www.dartmouth.edu humananatomy figures chapter 47 47 5.HTM Gray s circulatory stub Arteries of head and neck Category Arteries of the head and neck de Arteria labialis superior es Arteria labial superior ja nds Arteria labialis superior ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria alveolaris superior posterior GraySubject 144 GrayPage 562 Image Posterior superior alveolar artery.png Caption Plan of branches of maxillary artery Image2 Gray511.png Caption2 Plan of branches of maxillary artery . Post. sup. alveolar in lower right. BranchFrom BranchTo branches to alveolar canals BR branches to gingiva Vein Supplies Molar tooth molar and premolar teeth BR lining of the maxillary sinus BR gingiva MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12153442 The posterior superior alveolar artery posterior dental artery is given off from the Maxillary artery maxillary , frequently in conjunction with the infraorbital artery just as the trunk of the vessel is passing into the pterygopalatine fossa . Branches Descending upon the tuberosity of the maxilla, it divides into numerous branches, some of which enter the alveolar canals , to supply the Molar tooth molar and premolar teeth and the lining of the maxillary sinus , while others are continued forward on the alveolar process to supply the gingiva . See also posterior superior alveolar nerve anterior superior alveolar arteries Additional images gallery Image Gray157.png Left maxilla. Outer surface. gallery External links NormanAnatomy lesson4 NormanAnatomyFig infratempfossaart eMedicineDictionary Posterior superior alveolar artery Gray s circulatory stub Arteries of head and neck Category Arteries of the head and neck de Arteria alveolaris superior posterior es Arteria alveolar posterosuperior ja nds Arteria alveolaris superior posterior ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteriae suprarenales superiores GraySubject GrayPage Image Gray1121.png Caption Posterior abdominal wall, after removal of the peritoneum, showing kidneys, suprarenal capsules, and great vessels. Image2 Caption2 BranchFrom inferior phrenic artery BranchTo Vein suprarenal veins Supplies adrenal gland MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12156173 Each left and right superior suprarenal artery is a branch of the inferior phrenic artery on that side of the body. The left and right phrenic arteries supply the diaphragm anatomy diaphragm , and come off the aorta . External links SUNYAnatomyFigs 40 02 05 The suprarental glands. Blood supply to the suprarenal glands. circulatory stub Arteries of thorax and abdomen Category Arteries of the abdomen es Arterias capsulares superiores pt Art ria suprarrenal superior ... more details
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