Quick Facts
Origin: Ileal branch of the ileocolic artery
Course: Passes from the ileocecal junction over the anterior surface of the cecum.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Anterior portion of the cecum.
Origin
After the ileocolic artery bifurcates into ileal and colic branches, the ileal branch gives rise to several branches including the anterior and posterior cecal arteries.
Course
The ileal branch of the ileocolic artery passes superior to the ileocecal junction giving anterior and posterior cecal branches sequentially or off a common trunk. The anterior cecal artery passes over the anterior surface of the cecum.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The anterior cecal artery supplies the anterior portion of the cecum.
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