(anatomy) A branch of the celiac artery that carries blood to the stomach, pancreas, great omentum, liver, and gallbladder.
Hepatic artery
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Blood vessels supplying the liver with oxygenated blood.
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Hepatic artery (Latin: arteria hepatica) can refer to:
- Common hepatic artery (a branch of the celiac artery)
- Hepatic artery proper (a branch of the common hepatic artery)
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