Anatomy

Mesenteric Arteries

Arteries which arise from the abdominal aorta and distribute to most of the intestines.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Arteries which arise from the abdominal aorta and distribute to most of the intestines.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Arteries, Mesenteric
  • Artery, Mesenteric
  • Mesenteric Artery

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

prefer MESENTERIC ARTERY, INFERIOR or MESENTERIC ARTERY, SUPERIOR; occlusion or obstruction: coordinate with MESENTERIC VASCULAR OCCLUSION; embolism or thrombosis: index under MESENTERIC VASCULAR OCCLUSION and EMBOLISM or THROMBOSIS and MESENTERIC ARTERIES

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NLM Classification

WG 595.M38

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Mesenteric Arteries. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008638. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008638
  2. Mesenteric Arteries. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesenteric_arteries
  3. Mesenteric Arteries. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109592502