Inferior Mesenteric Artery (IMA)

VESSEL PATHWAY

The inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) is a direct branch off of the aorta.

Aorta → IMA

Anatomy of the inferior mesenteric artery (source)
Anatomy of the inferior mesenteric artery (source)

Some important branches of the IMA include:

  1. Left colic
  2. Sigmoid branches
  3. Superior rectal artery
FUNCTION

The IMA is responsible for providing blood flow to colon and rectum.

CAUSES OF INJURY
CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF INJURY
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Page updated: 04.20.2016