Hepatic artery proper

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

The hepatic artery proper (also proper hepatic artery), arises from the common hepatic artery and joins the portal vein and the common bile duct to form the portal triad. It subsequently gives off the cystic artery which feeds the gallbladder before bifurcating into the right and left hepatic arteries.

Additional images

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  The celiac artery and its branches; the stomach has been raised and the peritoneum removed.
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  The portal vein and its tributaries.
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  Abdominal portion of the sympathetic trunk, with the celiac and hypogastric plexuses.
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  Horizontal disposition of the peritoneum in the upper part of the abdomen.
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  Section across portal canal of pig. X 250.
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  The pancreatic duct.
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  Liver and gallbladder

External link

• Proper hepatic artery - Washington Hospital Center.
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