Colic artery (right)

Colic artery (right)

Anatomy

Course
Branch of either the superior mesenteric artery or the ileocolic artery (inconsistent). Along its path it crosses anteriorly to the gonadal vessels, right ureters and the psoas major muscle.

Supply

Supplies both the ascending and transverse colon.

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