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Vessels

Vascular reference, course, branches, clinical landmarks, and surgical significance.

104 vessels

104 vessels

Vessel Internal Carotid Artery (Full) arteria carotis interna Head & Skull The internal carotid artery supplies the anterior brain, eye, and anterior pituitary. Its course through the… Vessel Internal Iliac Artery arteria iliaca interna Pelvis & Hip The internal iliac (hypogastric) artery is the primary blood supply to the pelvic organs, gluteal muscles,… Vessel Internal Jugular Vein vena jugularis interna Neck The internal jugular vein is the primary venous drainage of the brain and face, formed by… Vessel Lateral Circumflex Femoral Artery arteria circumflexa femoris lateralis Thigh The lateral circumflex femoral artery provides the blood supply to the anterolateral thigh and greater trochanter.… Vessel Left Gastric Artery arteria gastrica sinistra Abdomen The left gastric artery is the smallest coeliac trunk branch but carries the highest clinical significance… Vessel Left Gastric Vein (Coronary Vein) vena gastrica sinistra Abdomen The left gastric vein (coronary vein) is the most important portal-systemic collateral pathway. In portal hypertension… Vessel Lingual Artery arteria lingualis Head & Skull The lingual artery is the primary blood supply to the tongue, passing deep to the hyoglossus… Vessel Maxillary Artery arteria maxillaris Head & Skull The maxillary artery is the larger terminal branch of the external carotid artery, supplying the deep… Vessel Medial Circumflex Femoral Artery arteria circumflexa femoris medialis Thigh The medial circumflex femoral artery deep branch is the primary blood supply to the femoral head… Vessel Middle Cerebral Artery arteria cerebri media Head & Skull The middle cerebral artery supplies the largest territory of any cerebral artery, including the primary motor… Vessel Middle Rectal Artery arteria rectalis media Pelvis & Hip The middle rectal artery is the critical collateral supply to the rectum after superior rectal artery… Vessel Obturator Artery arteria obturatoria Pelvis & Hip The obturator artery is the primary supply to the adductor compartment muscles and provides the acetabular… Vessel Occipital Artery arteria occipitalis Head & Skull The occipital artery is the primary blood supply to the posterior scalp and upper posterior neck… Vessel Palmar Arch (Superficial) arcus palmaris superficialis Hand & Wrist The superficial palmar arch is the primary arterial supply to the fingers, formed predominantly by the… Vessel Perforating Arteries (Thigh) arteriae perforantes femoris Thigh The perforating arteries pierce the adductor magnus to supply the posterior thigh. The first perforating artery… Vessel Peroneal (Fibular) Artery arteria peronea (fibularis) Lower Leg The peroneal (fibular) artery is the largest branch of the posterior tibial artery, running adjacent to… Vessel Popliteal Artery arteria poplitea Knee The popliteal artery is the continuation of the femoral artery through the popliteal fossa, providing the… Vessel Popliteal Vein vena poplitea Knee The popliteal vein is the deep vein of the popliteal region, the direct continuation of the… Vessel Popliteal Vein vena poplitea Knee The popliteal vein is the main deep vein of the knee and posterior thigh, draining into… Vessel Portal Vein vena portae hepatis Abdomen The portal vein carries nutrient-rich blood from the entire gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver… Vessel Posterior Auricular Artery arteria auricularis posterior Head & Skull The posterior auricular artery supplies the posterior ear and mastoid region, providing blood supply to the… Vessel Posterior Cerebral Artery arteria cerebri posterior Head & Skull The posterior cerebral artery supplies the primary visual cortex in the occipital lobe via the calcarine… Vessel Posterior Tibial Artery arteria tibialis posterior Lower Leg The posterior tibial artery supplies the posterior leg compartment and the sole of the foot through… Vessel Princeps Pollicis Artery arteria princeps pollicis Hand & Wrist The princeps pollicis is the primary thumb blood supply, arising from the radial artery as it…