The anterior cecal artery (or anterior caecal artery) is a branch of the ileocolic artery which supplies the anterior region of the cecum.[1]

Anterior cecal artery
Arteries of cecum and appendix
Details
SourceIleocolic artery
Identifiers
Latinarteria caecalis anterior
TA98A12.2.12.060
TA24259
FMA14816
Anatomical terminology

References

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  1. ^ "Definition: 'Anterior Cecal Artery'". MediLexicon International Ltd. Archived from the original on 5 June 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
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  • Anatomy photo:39:03-0110 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "Intestines and Pancreas: Branches of Superior Mesenteric Artery"