Celiac Artery

VESSEL PATHWAY

The coeliac artery is a direct branch off of the aorta.

Aorta → Celiac artery

Anatomy and major branches of the coeliac artery (source)
Anatomy and major branches of the coeliac artery (source)

The celiac artery has three major branches:

  1. Left Gastric
  2. Splenic
  3. Common Hepatic
FUNCTION

The celiac artery provides blood to many important organs including the liver, gall bladder, stomach, and spleen.

OTHER INFO
Page updated: 04.20.16