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VESSEL PATHWAY
The inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) is a direct branch off of the aorta.
Aorta → IMA
![Anatomy of the inferior mesenteric artery (source)](http://www.stepwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/infmesenteric.jpg)
Some important branches of the IMA include:
FUNCTION
The IMA is responsible for providing blood flow to colon and rectum.
CAUSES OF INJURY
CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF INJURY
OTHER INFO
Page updated: 04.20.2016