Quick Facts
Origin: Splenic artery.
Course: Passes to the left along the posterior surface of the pancreas.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Left half of the body and tail of the pancreas.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The great pancreatic artery arises from the splenic artery, approximately one half to two thirds of the distance along its course, but is quite variable.
Course
The great pancreatic artery passes to the left along the posterior surface of the pancreas aiming towards its tail. It approximates the course of the pancreatic duct.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The great pancreatic artery supplies the left half of the body and tail of the pancreas.
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