What artery supplies the appendix?

The superior branch of the ileocolic artery anastomoses with the right colic artery. It supplies the terminal ileum, cecum, and appendix.

Which artery is ligated during appendectomy?

The mesoappendix, containing the appendiceal artery, is then ligated and separated from the appendix.

What gives rise to appendicular artery?

Inferior division Along its course, the inferior branch gives rise to several arteries: The cecal arteries usually consist of an anterior and posterior branch that supply the cecum and ileocecal valve. The appendicular artery descends behind the terminal ileum while suspended in the mesoappendix.

What vein drains the appendix?

Appendicular vein
The appendicular vein is the vein which drains blood from the vermiform appendix. It is located in the mesoappendix and accompanies the appendicular artery.

Where is the sigmoid artery?

The sigmoid arteries, two or three in number, run obliquely downward and to the left behind the peritoneum and in front of the psoas major, ureter, and internal spermatic vessels. They originate from the inferior mesenteric artery branch of the abdominal aorta.

What is the function of appendix?

Normally, the appendix sits in the lower right abdomen. The function of the appendix is unknown. One theory is that the appendix acts as a storehouse for good bacteria, “rebooting” the digestive system after diarrheal illnesses. Other experts believe the appendix is just a useless remnant from our evolutionary past.

What is portal artery?

The portal vein or hepatic portal vein (HPV) is a blood vessel that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen to the liver. This blood contains nutrients and toxins extracted from digested contents.

What is positive McBurney’s?

To test McBurney’s point, the individual should be lying on their back on an examination table. A clinician will apply slow pressure over McBurney’s point and then quickly release. The presence of severe pain when pressure is released is indicative of a positive test and raises the suspicion for acute appendicitis.