The left gastroepiploic artery (left gastro-omental artery) is a terminal branch of the splenic artery within the abdomen. It contributes to the blood supply of the stomach and greater omentum. Pro Feature - 3D Model You've Discovered a Pro Feature Access our 3D Model Library Explore, cut, dissect, annotate and manipulate our 3D models to visualise anatomy in a dynamic, interactive way. Learn More Course The left gastroepiploic artery arises as a terminal branch of the splenic artery, just proximal to the hilum of the spleen. It first travels within the gastrosplenic ligament and then between the anterior and posterior layers of the greater omentum. Remaining within the greater omentum, the left gastroepiploic artery traverses along the greater curvature of the stomach. It terminates by anastomosing with the right gastroepiploic artery. By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2025) Fig 1The left gastroepiploic artery arises from the splenic artery just proixmal to the hilum of the spleen. Pro Feature - Dissection Images Prosection of the liver, stomach, transverse colon within the abdominal cavity. The small intestine and colon are covered by the greater omentum and are not visible in this specimen. Prosection of the liver, stomach, transverse colon within the abdominal cavity. The small intestine and colon are covered by the greater omentum and are not visible in this specimen. You've Discovered a Pro Feature Access our Dissection Image Library Enhance your understanding with high-resolution dissection images showcasing real-life anatomy. Learn More Supply The left gastroepiploic artery gives rise to both gastric and omental branches: Gastric branches – supply the fundus and body of the stomach. Omental branches – supply the greater omentum. By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2025) Fig 2The arterial supply to the stomach. Note the gastric and omental arteries arising from the left gastroepiploic artery. Print Article Rate This Article