Sutures and Wound Repair/ General Surgery (ABSA) Practice Test

The four major sources of blood supply to the stomach are indeed the right and left gastroepiploic arteries, as well as the right and left gastric arteries.

The right gastric artery is typically a branch of the hepatic artery and supplies the lesser curvature of the stomach, while the left gastric artery arises from the celiac trunk and supplies the upper part of the lesser curvature. The right gastroepiploic artery branches from the gastroduodenal artery and supplies the greater curvature, while the left gastroepiploic artery, originating from the splenic artery, provides additional blood supply to the greater curvature of the stomach.

This comprehensive network of arteries ensures an adequate blood supply to the stomach, facilitating its crucial roles in digestion and overall gastrointestinal function. Understanding these arterial supplies is critical not only for anatomy but also for surgical procedures involving the stomach, as preserving blood supply can significantly affect healing and recovery.