Splenic artery

Definition

The splenic artery is a major blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the spleen. It branches from the abdominal aorta and travels along the pancreas to reach the spleen.

Related terms

Spleen:

An organ involved in filtering blood, producing white blood cells, and destroying old red blood cells.

Abdominal Aorta:

The section of the aorta that runs through the abdomen, supplying oxygenated blood to various abdominal organs.

Pancreas: A gland located behind the stomach that produces enzymes for digestion and hormones such as insulin for regulating blood sugar levels