segmental artery of liver
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Origin
- anterior & posterior segmental arteries from the right hepatic artery
- medial & lateral segmental arteries from the left hepatic artery
Distribution
- 4 of 5 major divisions of the liver
- branches such that each hepatic segment receives an independent blood supply
More specific terms
- anterior segmental artery of liver
- lateral segmental artery of liver
- medial segmental artery of liver
- posterior segmental artery of liver
References
- ↑ Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999