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Specialty Expressions: EPIGASTRIC ARTERIES

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Epigastric ArteriesHealthInferior and external epigastric arteries arise from external iliac; superficial from femoral; superior from internal thoracic. They supply the abdominal muscles, diaphragm, iliac region, and groin. The inferior epigastric artery is used in coronary artery bypass grafting and myocardial revascularization. (references)

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Extended Definition: Epigastric arteries

Epigastric arteries

Epigastric arteries can refer to:

  • Superficial epigastric artery
  • Superior epigastric artery
  • Inferior epigastric artery

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; from the article "Epigastric arteries". Image Credit.