Celiac Trunk:

 The coeliac trunk (or celiac trunk) may be a major artery that supplies the foregut of the alimentary canal . It arises from the aorta at the extent of the twelfth thoracic vertebrae. It gives off three major branches called left gastric, common hepatic and splenic arteries. After emerging from the aorta, the coeliac trunk extends approximately 1cm before dividing into three major branches – left gastric, splenic and customary hepatic arteries. Of these branches, two go left and one goes to the right-hand side. Collectively, they're the main arterial supply to the stomach, spleen, liver, gall bladder, abdominal oesophagus, pancreas and duodenum. The alimentary canal extends from mouth to the rectum, and enables us to realize nutrients from the food we eat. Gut associated lymphatic tissue performs immunological function by eliminating bacteria and intraluminal toxin and protects the intestinal mucosa from invading pathogens. it's various parts that are specialized to soak up certain nutrients and vitamins e.g. vitamin B12 and bile salts are absorbed within the terminal ileum. The bowel develops in three separate sections, namely the foregut, midgut and hindgut supplied by separate nerves, arteries, and veins. this text will describe the celiac or coeliac trunk (which supplies the foregut), including its branches, and clinical relevance. Three major divisions of the alimentary canal are foregut, midgut and hindgut. The foregut extends from the mouth to the main duodenal papilla (where the ampulla of Vater empties into the duodenum). The midgut extends from now to 2 thirds of the way along the colon . The hindgut runs from now to the superior rectum.