Arteries of the stomach, liver and spleen

This tutorial covers the anatomy of the arteries supplying the foregut organs, including the stomach, liver, and spleen. It details the celiac trunk and its three main branches: the left gastric artery, splenic artery, and common hepatic artery. Each artery's course, branches, and clinical significance are discussed. The tutorial also highlights other vessels like the inferior phrenic arteries and the hepatic portal vein, emphasizing their anatomical relationships.

What are the three regions into which the primitive gut tube can be divided?

Describe the celiac trunk and its significance in supplying the foregut organs.

Explain the course and branches of the left gastric artery.

What is the function of the splenic artery and what organs does it supply?

How does the common hepatic artery bifurcate and what are its terminal branches?

Describe the anatomical variations that can occur with the branches of the proper hepatic artery.

What is the role of the gastroduodenal artery in the vascular supply of the stomach?

What are the three branches of the celiac trunk?

How do the inferior phrenic arteries relate to the celiac trunk?

What is the significance of the hepatic portal vein in relation to the liver?