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Term: Right Gastric Artery

Description:

The right gastric artery is a blood vessel that arises from the hepatic artery and supplies the lesser curvature of the stomach.

Senses and Usages:

Medical Sense:

In anatomy, the right gastric artery refers to the artery supplying blood to the lesser curvature of the stomach.

Sample sentence:

The surgeon carefully ligated the right gastric artery during the procedure.

Popular Sense:

In popular terms, the right gastric artery is a vital blood vessel that plays a crucial role in maintaining the blood supply to the stomach.

Sample sentence:

Proper diet and exercise help in enhancing the blood flow through the right gastric artery.

Local Usage:

In local slang, the right gastric artery might colloquially be referred to as "the tummy's lifeline" or "the stomach's main supplier."

Sample sentence:

After consuming excessive spicy food, John felt a slight discomfort in his "tummy's lifeline."

Related Products:

For further information about the right gastric artery, you may find the following products on Amazon helpful:

• Anatomy Lover's Guide: Understanding the Human Body Better
• Healthy Eating for Stomach Troubles Cookbook
• Exercise 101: A Beginner's Comprehensive Guide