Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The right gastric artery is a blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the lesser curvature of the stomach. It originates from the common hepatic artery, branching off to run along the stomach's lesser curvature towards the pyloric region.
Common Hepatic Artery: An artery that branches from the celiac trunk to supply oxygenated blood to the liver, gallbladder, and portions of the stomach and pancreas.
Lesser Curvature of Stomach: The inner curve of the stomach between its esophageal and duodenal ends, receiving blood supply from both right and left gastric arteries.
Pyloric Region: The part of the stomach adjoining the duodenum, which is involved in food digestion and regulates passage into the small intestine