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The Fundamentals: Anatomy: Arterial Anatomy of the Abdominal Viscera
Anatomy - Arterial Anatomy of the Abdominal Viscera
This module is designed to teach trainees basic arterial anatomy of the major abdominal viscera including all major branches of the abdominal aorta. It will also discuss variant arterial anatomy and its clinical relevance.
Module Components
Interactive Activity:
- Arterial Anatomy of the Abdominal Viscera Interactive Activity
Articles:
- Walker TG. Mesenteric Vasculature and Collateral Pathways. Semin Intervent Radiol. 2009;26(3):167-174. doi:10.1055/s-0029-1225663.
- Sauk S, Zuckerman DA. Renal artery embolization. Semin Intervent Radiol. 2011;28(4):396-406. doi:10.1055/s-0031-1296082
- Liu DM, Salem R, Bui JT, et al. Angiographic considerations in patients undergoing liver-directed therapy. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2005;16(7):911-935. doi:10.1097/01.RVI.0000164324.79242.B2
Expected completion time: 2 hours
Learning Objectives
- Describe normal and variant arterial anatomy of the viscera supplied by the celiac axis, including the liver, stomach and spleen.
- Describe normal and variant arterial anatomy of the viscera supplied by the superior mesenteric artery, including the pancreas, small intestine and proximal colon.
- Describe normal and variant arterial anatomy of the viscera supplied by the inferior mesenteric artery, including the distal colon and rectum.
- Describe normal and variant arterial anatomy of the kidneys.
- Describe the normal location and origin of the gonadal arteries.
Module developers:
- Justin Greene, MD - Santa Barbara College Hospital
- Yousuf Qaseem, MD - University of California, San Diego
- John Do, MD - University of California, San Diego