Respuesta :
Answer:
The celiac artery is located just below the diaphragm, off the aorta.
Option a is correct.
Explanation:
The celiac artery, also known as the celiac trunk or the celiac axis, is a major branch of the abdominal aorta. It is responsible for supplying blood to the upper abdominal organs, including the stomach, liver, spleen, and parts of the pancreas and the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).
The celiac artery arises from the anterior (front) surface of the abdominal aorta, just below the diaphragm. It branches off into three main arteries: the left gastric artery, the splenic artery, and the common hepatic artery.
The left gastric artery supplies blood to the lesser curvature of the stomach, while the splenic artery supplies blood to the spleen, pancreas, and parts of the stomach. The common hepatic artery further divides into the proper hepatic artery, which supplies blood to the liver, and the gastroduodenal artery, which supplies blood to the stomach and the first part of the duodenum.
In summary, the celiac artery is located just below the diaphragm, branching off the abdominal aorta. It plays a crucial role in supplying blood to the upper abdominal organs.
