Ileal artery

System Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT 265479003

Ileal artery

Definition

The ileal arteries feed oxygenated blood into the ileum, a portion of the small intestine in mammals, reptiles, and birds. They are branches of the superior mesenteric artery.

Also known as ileal branch of superior mesenteric artery — per UBERON

The Ileal artery is a part of the Cardiovascular.

Also identified as