The celiac artery, also known as the celiac trunk and also spelled as coeliac, is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta and branches from the aorta around the level of the T12 vertebra in humans. It is one of three anterior/ midline branches of the abdominal aorta (the others are the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries).
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Celiac trunk n. An artery that has its origin in the abdominal aorta just below the diaphragm, with branches to the left gastric, common hepatic, [more]Celiac trunk - Community and Resources
Noun 1. 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 (synonym) celiac artery, truncus celiacus, arteria celiaca (hypernym) artery, arteria, arterial blood vessel
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