English Explanatory Dictionary

inferior mesenteric artery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The third major branch of the abdominal aorta, supplying the distal one-third of the transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon and the proximal part of the rectum, i.e. the organs of the hindgut.

Word forms

inferior mesenteric artery inferior mesenteric arteries

Synonyms

IMA

Related words

celiac artery superior mesenteric artery
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