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Anterior Cecal Artery
Cardiovascular System

Anterior Cecal Artery

Arteria caecalis anterior

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Quick Facts

Origin: Ileal branch of the ileocolic artery

Course: Passes from the ileocecal junction over the anterior surface of the cecum.

Branches: None.

Supplied Structures: Anterior portion of the cecum.

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Origin

After the ileocolic artery bifurcates into ileal and colic branches, the ileal branch gives rise to several branches including the anterior and posterior cecal arteries.

Course

The ileal branch of the ileocolic artery passes superior to the ileocecal junction giving anterior and posterior cecal branches sequentially or off a common trunk. The anterior cecal artery passes over the anterior surface of the cecum.

Branches

There are no named branches.

Supplied Structures

The anterior cecal artery supplies the anterior portion of the cecum.

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