La arteria gastro-epiploica izquierda (arteria gastro-omental izquierda) es una rama terminal de la arteria esplénica dentro del abdomen. Contribuye a la irrigación sanguínea del estómago y del omento mayor. Característica Pro - Modelo en 3D 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 Trayecto La arteria gastro-epiploica izquierda surge como una rama terminal de la arteria esplénica, justo por encima del hilio del bazo. Primero discurre por el ligamento gastroesplénico y, a continuación, entre las capas anterior y posterior del epiplón mayor. Sin salir del omento mayor, la arteria gastro-epiploica izquierda discurre a lo largo de la curvatura mayor del estómago. Termina con una anastomosis con la arteria gastro-epiploica derecha. By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2026) Fig. 1: la arteria gastro-epiploica izquierda se origina en la arteria esplénica, justo proximal al hilio del bazo. Característica Pro - Atlas de disección 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 Irrigación La arteria gastro-epiploica izquierda da origen a ramas tanto gástricas como omentales: Ramas gástricas: irrigan el fondo y el cuerpo del estómago. Ramas omentales: irrigan el omento mayor. By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2026) Fig. 2: la irrigación arterial del estómago. Observa cómo la arteria gástrica y la arteria omental se originan en la arteria gastro-epiploica izquierda. Frequent questions What is the gastroepiploic artery (left)? The left gastroepiploic artery is a terminal branch of the splenic artery that supplies blood to the stomach and greater omentum. It plays a crucial role in the vascularisation of these abdominal structures. Where does the left gastroepiploic artery originate? This artery arises from the splenic artery, located just above the hilum of the spleen. It then travels through the gastrosplenic ligament before moving along the greater curvature of the stomach. What does the left gastroepiploic artery supply? The left gastroepiploic artery provides blood supply to the stomach and the greater omentum through its gastric and omental branches. These branches specifically nourish the fundus and body of the stomach, as well as the greater omentum. How does the left gastroepiploic artery connect with other arteries? The left gastroepiploic artery terminates by forming anastomoses with the right gastroepiploic artery. This connection ensures a continuous blood supply along the greater curvature of the stomach. What is the clinical significance of the left gastroepiploic artery? Understanding the anatomy and function of the left gastroepiploic artery is important for surgical procedures involving the stomach and spleen. Its role in supplying blood to these areas makes it a key structure in abdominal surgeries. Valora este artículo