Source Splenic artery TA A12.2.12.045 | Dorlands
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Latin Arteria pancreatica magna | ||
In human anatomy, the greater pancreatic artery (great pancreatic artery or arteria pancreatica magna), is the largest artery that supplies the pancreas. It arises from the splenic artery.
Clinical relevance
Rarely, the greater pancreatic artery can rupture as a complication of chronic pancreatitis; this is often fatal.
References
Greater pancreatic artery Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA