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Normal Anatomy

Splenic artery

the largest branch of the coeliac axis. Often very tortuous and measures between 13 and 32 cm in length. Courses along the superior aspect of the pancreas above the splenic vein to supply the spleen. At first it lies retroperitoneally behind the lesser sac but it enters the lienorenal ligament before entering the spleen. See blood vessels, liver and spleen (II), Fig. 4, blood vessels, liver and spleen (II), Fig. 5, blood vessels, pancreas (II), Fig. 3, blood vessels, small intestine (II), Fig. 3

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