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Omental Branches of Right Gastroomental Artery
Cardiovascular System

Omental Branches of Right Gastroomental Artery

Rami omentales arteriae gastroomentalis dextrae

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Quick Facts

Origin: Right gastroomental artery.

Course: Travel between the layers of peritoneum that forms the greater omentum.

Branches: None.

Supplied Structures: Greater omentum.

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Origin

The right gastroomental artery gives rise to several omental branches as the artery passes from right to left along the greater curvature of the stomach.

Course

The omental branches pass inferiorly between the layers of peritoneum that form the anterior sheet of the greater omentum. At the inferior margin of the greater omentum, they recur and ascend between the layers of peritoneum now forming its posterior sheet.

Branches

There are no named branches.

Supplied Structures

The omental branches of the right gastroomental artery supply the greater omentum.

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