Ileal vessels
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Ileal arteries | |
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![]() Loop of ileum showing distribution of ileal arteries. The ileal veins follow a similar course. | |
Anatomical terminology |
In anatomy, the ileal vessels are the arteries and veins which supply or drain the ileum, the final section of the small intestine.
These are:
- Unnamed branches of the superior mesenteric artery (see also intestinal arteries)
- Unnamed tributaries of the superior mesenteric vein
Categories:
- Arteries
- Veins
- Abdomen