Inferior Mesenteric Artery (IMA)
HP0415
- transverse colon, splenic flexure, descending colon
- sigmoid colon and rectum
- duodenum, pancreas, spleen and kidneys in situ
- mesocolon and greater omentum partly retained
- aorta, IMA with branches, supplying large intestine, inferior Vena cava
- right side: internal iliac artery with branches
- includes the posterior abdominal wall and part of pelvis for stability and topographic orientation