Omental Branches of Left Gastroomental Artery
Rami omentales arteriae gastroomentalis sinistrae
Read moreQuick Facts
Origin: Left gastroomental artery.
Course: Pass inferiorly between the layers of the greater omentum.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Greater omentum.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
Several omental branches arise from the left gastroomental artery. The first instance of an omental branch arises closest to the spleen and is particularly long.
Course
Each of the several omental branches passes inferiorly between the descending layers of the greater omentum (gastrocolic portion). The first branch, which is particularly long, descends along the left edge of the greater omentum.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The omental branches of the left gastroomental artery supply the greater omentum (approximately left half).
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