Intestinal Arteries

VESSEL PATHWAY

The intestinal arteries arise from the convex side of the superior mesenteric artery.

Aorta → SMA →Intestinal Arteries

Anatomical location of the intestinal arteries (source)
Anatomical location of the intestinal arteries (source)

There are usually 12-15 of these arteries and they are distributed between the jejunum and ileum.

FUNCTION

These arteries provide the jejunum and ileum with blood.

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Page updated: 06.12.2016