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Epigastric Artery

Definition:

The epigastric artery refers to either of the two main arteries located in the upper abdomen, supplying blood to various tissues in the area.

Senses:

1. Anatomical Sense:

In anatomy, the epigastric artery is a branch of the external iliac artery, providing blood supply to the walls of the abdomen, including the rectus abdominis muscle.

2. Surgical Sense:

In surgery, the epigastric artery may also refer to the superficial epigastric artery, a branch of the femoral artery that runs superficially in the abdominal wall.

Sample Sentences:

Anatomical Sense:

1. The epigastric artery is responsible for nourishing the tissues of the abdominal wall.
2. In case of injury, surgeons often use the epigastric artery to graft additional blood vessels.
3. Enhanced blood flow through the epigastric artery promotes healing after an abdominal surgery.

Surgical Sense:

1. The surgeon carefully ligated the epigastric artery during the procedure to prevent excessive bleeding.
2. The superficial epigastric artery was used as a conduit for bypass grafting.
3. We need to identify the precise location of the epigastric artery before initiating the incision.

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