Its one of three branches coming off the celiac trunk.
The celiac trunk is a major artery and the first branch of theabdominal aorta.
The other celiac trunk branches include the splenic artery and the left gastric artery.
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The lesser omentum is connected to both the stomach and liver.
The continuation of the common hepatic artery is the proper hepatic artery.
Collagen fibers (connective tissue made of protein) make up the outer layer of arteries.
A middle layer, consisting of smooth muscle, is responsible for the pumping action that transports blood.
Theendotheliumis the inner layer of the cells.
Blood flows through the hollow center of the artery.
A blockage or rupture of an artery can lead to tissue damage or death.
Arteries like the common hepatic artery help supply blood to important organs like the liver and pancreas.
Anatomical Variations
The common hepatic artery has a few common anatomical variations.
One rare variation involves the hepatic artery arising from the abdominal aorta.
They may also be a sign of an underlying condition.
Its also the only artery that supplies the liver.
These two combine to make a crucial part of the livers dual blood supply system.
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