| Dorsal pancreatic artery | |
|---|---|
 Branches of the celiac artery. | |
| Details | |
| Source | Splenic artery |
| Supplies | Pancreas |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria pancreatica dorsalis |
| TA98 | A12.2.12.042 |
| TA2 | 4241 |
| FMA | 14787 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Thedorsal pancreatic artery is a branch of thesplenic artery. It anastomoses with thesuperior pancreaticoduodenal artery and continues as the inferior pancreatic artery on its lower border.[1]
The dorsal pancreatic artery is a short artery that issues numerous branches. Its course and length depends upon its (variable) origin.[2]
The dorsal pancreatic artery usually arises from the proximal 2 cm (0.79 in) of thesplenic artery. It may also arise from thecommon hepatic artery,superior mesenteric artery, orcoeliac trunck.[2]
It consistently terminates near the inferior border of the pancreas, near to the origin of theportal vein.[2]
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