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The celiac trunk is the first major branch of the aorta below the diaphragm. It branches into the common hepatic artery and the splenic artery. Branches of these supply the foregut, which includes, amongst others, the liver, gallbladder, spleen, proximal duodenum, and part of the stomach.

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First artery that branches off the ascending aorta and serves the heart?

Right and left coronary arteries.


What are the major branches of the coronary arteries and heart region served?

The left coronary artery branches into the anterior interventricular artery which supplies blood to the interventricular septum and anterior walls of both ventricles and the circumflex artery which supplies the left atrium and the posterior walls of the left ventricle. The right coronary artery branches into the right marginal artery which serves the myocardium of the lateral right side of the heart and the posterior interventricular artery which supplies the posterior ventricular walls.Reference: Marieb, Elain N. (2013).Human Anatomy & Physiology. 9th ed. United States: Pearsons Education, Inc.. p669-670.


Artery serves the posterior thigh?

I believe that is the Femoral artery.


What is the major artery of the left arm?

This comes from my A&P lab manual... "In the armpit, the subclavian artery becomes the axillary artery, which serves the upper limb." The previous answer was "brachial," which could also be a correct answer. "The brachial artery divides into the radial and ulnar arteries, which follow the same-named bones to supply the forearm and hand."


What artery in the arm is used to take blood pressure?

the artery in the axilla i.e:the axillary artery when crosses the teres major muscle enters the arm and becomes the brachial artery(brachum means arm). then in the cubital fossa (across the elbow joint) it divides into ulnar and radial artery which run in the fore arm.

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First artery that branches off the ascending aorta and serves the heart?

Right and left coronary arteries.


What is the artery serving the liver?

The celiac artery serves the liver by providing oxygenated blood to the liver. The celiac artery supplies this same blood to the stomach, esophagus, spleen, the duodenum and pancreas.


What is the artery that serves kidney?

the renal artery


What is the artery that serves the heart?

Coronary artery


Name the artery that serves the kidney?

Renal artery


What is the name of the artery that serves the kidneys?

renal artery


What arteries supply blood to the anterior and middle portion of the brain?

Blood supply to the brain is derived from branches of the carotid arteries. The anterior and middle portions are supplied predominantly by Anterior cerebral artery and Middle cerebral artery. Both are branches of the Internal carotid artery.


What are the major branches of the coronary arteries and heart region served?

The left coronary artery branches into the anterior interventricular artery which supplies blood to the interventricular septum and anterior walls of both ventricles and the circumflex artery which supplies the left atrium and the posterior walls of the left ventricle. The right coronary artery branches into the right marginal artery which serves the myocardium of the lateral right side of the heart and the posterior interventricular artery which supplies the posterior ventricular walls.Reference: Marieb, Elain N. (2013).Human Anatomy & Physiology. 9th ed. United States: Pearsons Education, Inc.. p669-670.


What is an arterial trunk?

An arterial trunk is a large vessel that arises from the heart and gives off branches to supply blood to different areas of the body. It serves as a main conduit for oxygenated blood to be distributed to various tissues and organs. Examples include the aorta and pulmonary trunk.


What artery or vein serves the posterior thigh?

Deep femoral artery


Does the renal artery serve the kidney?

Yes the renal artery serves the kidney


Artery serves the posterior thigh?

I believe that is the Femoral artery.