Celiac artery (celiac trunk) (Truncus coeliacus)
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Anatomy
The first major unpaired anterior branch of the abdominal aorta arising at T12, trifurcating into the left gastric, common hepatic, and splenic arteries to supply the foregut.
Clinical notes
Extrinsic compression by the median arcuate ligament of the diaphragm leads to median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS / Dunbar syndrome) causing postprandial angina.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Celiac artery (celiac trunk)?
The first major unpaired anterior branch of the abdominal aorta arising at T12, trifurcating into the left gastric, common hepatic, and splenic arteries to supply the foregut.
Why is the Celiac artery (celiac trunk) clinically important?
Extrinsic compression by the median arcuate ligament of the diaphragm leads to median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS / Dunbar syndrome) causing postprandial angina.
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