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Anterior cecal artery
Arteries of cecum and appendix
Details
Source Ileocolic artery
Identifiers
Latinarteria caecalis anterior
TA98 A12.2.12.060
TA2 4259
FMA 14816
Anatomical terminology

The anterior cecal artery (or anterior caecal artery) is a branch of the ileocolic artery which supplies the anterior region of the cecum. [1]

References

  1. ^ "Definition: 'Anterior Cecal Artery'". MediLexicon International Ltd. Archived from the original on 5 June 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2013.

External links

  • Anatomy photo:39:03-0110 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "Intestines and Pancreas: Branches of Superior Mesenteric Artery"