Quick Facts
Origin: Ileal branch of the ileocolic artery.
Course: Passes from the region superior to the ileocecal junction over the posterior surface of the cecum.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Posterior portion of the cecum.
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. Sometimes they emerge from a common trunk.
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 posterior cecal artery passes over the posterior surface of the cecum from superomedially to inferolaterally.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The posterior cecal artery supplies the posterior portion of the cecum.
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