Arteria - Gastrica

Travels to the upper posterior wall of the stomach, near the fundus and cardia.

It also gives off esophageal branches to supply the distal esophagus and the fundus. Right Gastric Artery ( Arteria gastrica dextra ):

It courses from right to left to anastomose (connect) directly with the left gastric artery, forming a continuous vascular loop. Posterior Gastric Artery ( Arteria gastrica posterior ): Origin: Arises most commonly from the splenic artery. arteria gastrica

Descends along the upper portion of the lesser curvature of the stomach.

Arise from the terminal part of the splenic artery at the splenic hilum. Supply: The fundus of the stomach. 🔍 Additional Stomach Blood Supply Travels to the upper posterior wall of the

Runs along the lower portion of the lesser curvature .

While not strictly called "gastric arteries," these major vessels complete the stomach's blood network along the : Posterior Gastric Artery ( Arteria gastrica posterior ):

Usually arises from the proper hepatic artery (a branch of the common hepatic artery).