Cystic artery

Definition

The cystic artery is a small but crucial artery that supplies blood to the gallbladder and nearby structures. It typically branches off from the right hepatic artery, which is part of the hepatic arterial system that supplies the liver and gallbladder.

Related terms

Gallbladder:

A small organ located under the liver that stores bile, which is essential for digesting fats.

Hepatic Artery: One of the main arteries supplying oxygenated blood to the liver, pancreas, duodenum, and gallbladder.

Bile:

A digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, it helps break down fats into fatty acids which can be absorbed into the body