TRUNCUS CELIACUS
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Truncus Celiacus.
Truncus Celiacus - as a noun
An artery that originates from the abdominal aorta just below the diaphragm and branches into the left gastric artery and the common hepatic artery and the splenic artery
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arteria celiacaceliac arteryceliac trunkExample Sentences
"The truncus celiacus is a major branch of the abdominal aorta."
"The truncus celiacus supplies blood to the liver, stomach, and spleen."
"An injury to the truncus celiacus can lead to significant abdominal bleeding."
"The function of the truncus celiacus is to ensure proper blood supply to the digestive organs."
"Surgery may be required to repair a damaged truncus celiacus."
