Gastric Branches Posterior

The posterior gastric branch is a system of blood vessels that are located at the back of the stomach. It belongs to the vascular system of the abdominal cavity and plays an important role in providing nutrition to the tissues and organs in this area.

The posterior gastric branch is represented by three branches: the right gastric, left gastric and splenic branches. They arise from the inferior gastric artery, which is a branch of the subclavian artery.

The right gastric branch is the largest of the three and passes through the hepatic pedicle on the right side of the liver. The left gastric branch also passes through the liver and joins the left gastric branch below the duodenum. The last branch is smaller and goes to the spleen, where it enters the side wall of the organ.

The function of the posterior gastric branches includes supplying the digestive system and absorbing nutrients. Important organs that receive nutrition from the gastric branches include the duodenum, small intestine, and appendix. In response to the blood supply, the absorption of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and other nutrients occurs through the tissues of these organs. Also, the gastric branches play a role in regulating body temperature and metabolic processes in the body.