Quick Facts
Origin: Posterior segmental artery of liver.
Course: Passes superiorly.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Liver Segment VII.
Origin
The segment VII artery arises from the posterior segmental artery of liver.
Course
The segment VII artery usually emerges as a tangle of small branches that pass superiorly.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The segment VII artery supplies segment VII of the liver.
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