Asked by Akash Ranjan on Sep 25, 2024
The main blood supply to the intestines is provided by the ________ arteries.
A) common iliac
B) superior and inferior mesenteric
C) common hepatic
D) internal iliac
E) celiac and lumbar
Mesenteric Arteries
Arteries supplying blood to a large portion of the gastrointestinal tract, including the small intestine and part of the large intestine; important for digestion and absorption.
Superior
Describing a position above or higher relative to something else in the body or an object.
Inferior
A term used to describe a position below or lower than another part of the body in anatomical terms.
- Familiarize yourself with the major arteries' routes and names that provide blood supply to different organs and limbs.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the major arteries' routes and names that provide blood supply to different organs and limbs.