Vasa recta (intestines)
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For the kidney structure, see vasa recta
Vasa recta are straight arteries coming off from arcades in the mesentery of the jejunum and ileum, and heading toward the intestines.
The arcades are anastomoses of the jejunal and ilial arteries, branches of superior mesenteric artery.
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Loop of small intestine showing distribution of intestinal arteries.
