Celiac Trunk

The Celiac Trunk is responsible for the blood supply of the Stomach, Liver, Pancreas, Spleen and the 1st and 2nd parts of the Duodenum. It is a branch of the the Abdominal Aorta, and is at the T12 Vertebral level

Dr Aparajeya Shanker, MD

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Vascular Anatomy


Branches of the Celiac Trunk (T12)

  1. Left Gastric Artery

  2. Common Hepatic Artery

  3. Splenic Artery

Celiac Trunk (T12) Chart

  • There are two main Anastomoses to remember which are related to the Celiac Trunk

    • Left Gastric Artery - Right Gastric Artery → Along the Lesser Curvature of the Stomach

    • Left Gastro-Epiploic Artery - Right Gastro-Epiploic Artery → Along the Greater Curvature of the Stomach

  • Left Gastric Artery - Right Gastric Artery → Along the Lesser Curvature of the Stomach

  • Left Gastro-Epiploic Artery - Right Gastro-Epiploic Artery → Along the Greater Curvature of the Stomach

  • The Celiac Trunk is an Anterior Branch of the Abdominal Aorta

  • The Celiac Trunk Supplies the Foregut

  • Variations of the Celiac Trunk

    • Accessory Hepatic Artery

    • Absent Left Gastric Artery

    • Absent Splenic Artery

    • Replaced or Accessory Left Hepatic Artery

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The Abdominal Aorta Chart

The Abdominal Aorta leaves through the Aortic Hiatus of the Diaphragm (T12 Level). It is a major vessel and it is responsible for the blodd supply of all abdominal organs. View the embedded chart of the Abdominal Aorta's branches here.

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The Abdominal Aorta Chart

The Abdominal Aorta leaves through the Aortic Hiatus of the Diaphragm (T12 Level). It is a major vessel and it is responsible for the blodd supply of all abdominal organs. View the embedded chart of the Abdominal Aorta's branches here.

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