PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Arteria Pancreatica magna is a branch of
A
superior pancreatico duodenal artery
B
Inferior Pancreatico duodenal artery
C
Hepatic artery
D
Splenic artery
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The greater pancreatic artery, also known as the pancreatica magna artery, is a branch of the splenic artery that supplies the pancreatic tail and body.

Detailed explanation-2: -The greater pancreatic artery was defined as a branch of the splenic artery that arises approximately two-thirds of the way along the splenic artery and descends along the posterior margin of the pancreas or within the substance of the pancreas itself, following the pancreatic duct.

Detailed explanation-3: -The splenic artery is the largest and most tortuous branch of the celiac trunk. After originating from the celiac trunk, the artery courses laterally, posterior to the stomach, and along the superior border of the pancreas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Greater pancreatic artery. Dorsal pancreatic artery. Inferior pancreatic artery (aka transverse pancreatic artery) Caudal pancreatic artery.

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