Anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal artery

Anatomy

Course
Branch of the pancreaticoduodenal artery which itself originates from the gastroduodenal artery. Anastamoses with branches of the splenic artery.

Supply

Responsible for supplying the head of the pancreas as well as the anterior aspect of the duodenum.

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