Definition of Inferior mesenteric artery

1. Noun. Arises near the lower end of the aorta and supplies the large intestine.

Generic synonyms: Arteria Mesenterica, Mesenteric Artery

Medical Definition of Inferior mesenteric artery

1. Origin, abdominal aorta; branches, left colic, sigmoid, superior rectal; anastomoses, middle colic and middle rectal. Synonym: arteria mesenterica inferior. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Inferior Mesenteric Artery

inferior limb
inferior lingual muscle
inferior lingular branch of lingular branch of left pulmonary artery
inferior lingular segment
inferior lobe of lung
inferior longitudinal fasciculus
inferior longitudinal muscle of tongue
inferior longitudinal sinus
inferior macular arteriole
inferior macular venule
inferior margin
inferior maxillary nerve
inferior medial genicular artery
inferior mediastinum
inferior medullary velum
inferior mesenteric artery (current term)
inferior mesenteric ganglion
inferior mesenteric lymph nodes
inferior mesenteric plexus
inferior mesenteric vein
inferior myocardial infarction
inferior nasal arteriole of retina
inferior nasal colliculus
inferior nasal concha
inferior nasal venule of retina
inferior nuchal line
inferior oblique
inferior oblique muscle of head
inferior occipital gyrus
inferior occipital triangle

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