Arteria Gastrica -
Travels to the upper posterior wall of the stomach, near the fundus and cardia.
It also gives off esophageal branches to supply the distal esophagus and the fundus. Right Gastric Artery ( Arteria gastrica dextra ):
Arise from the terminal part of the splenic artery at the splenic hilum. Supply: The fundus of the stomach. 🔍 Additional Stomach Blood Supply arteria gastrica
Descends along the upper portion of the lesser curvature of the stomach.
Runs along the lower portion of the lesser curvature . Travels to the upper posterior wall of the
It courses from right to left to anastomose (connect) directly with the left gastric artery, forming a continuous vascular loop. Posterior Gastric Artery ( Arteria gastrica posterior ): Origin: Arises most commonly from the splenic artery.
Usually arises from the proper hepatic artery (a branch of the common hepatic artery). Supply: The fundus of the stomach
While variable and sometimes absent, it is highly relevant in gastric surgeries to avoid ischemia or bleeding. Short Gastric Arteries ( Arteriae gastricae breves ):
