Vasa recta (intestines)

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Vasa recta (intestines)
Anatomical terminology

Vasa recta are straight arteries arising from

anastomoses of the jejunal and ileal arteries, branches of superior mesenteric artery) in the mesentery of the jejunum and ileum that supply the jejunum and ileum.[1]

The vasa recta of the jejunum are long and few, compared to the ileum where they are numerous and short.

Additional images

  • Loop of small intestine showing distribution of intestinal arteries.
    Loop of small intestine showing distribution of intestinal arteries.

See also

References

External links

  • jejunumileum at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University)