Hepatic Artery Proper

VESSEL PATHWAY

The hepatic artery proper arises from the common hepatic artery.

aorta → celiac artery → common hepatic artery → hepatic artery proper

Location of the hepatic artery proper (source)
Location of the hepatic artery proper (source)

This artery will split into the right hepatic and left hepatic arteries.

FUNCTION

The proper hepatic artery provides the liver and gall bladder with blood.

CAUSES OF INJURY
CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF INJURY
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Page updated: 04.27.16