CAMRT Radiography Practice Exam

Which three vessels form the celiac trunk?

1. Common Hepatic, Left Gastric, Splenic Arteries

2. Inferior Mesenteric, Renal, Gastric Arteries

3. Common Iliac, Aorta, Superior Mesenteric Arteries

4. Right Gastric, Left Renal, Cystic Arteries

The correct answer is: Common Hepatic, Left Gastric, Splenic Arteries

The celiac trunk is a major arterial structure that branches from the abdominal aorta, supplying blood to the stomach, spleen, liver, and other neighboring organs. It primarily divides into three significant arteries: the common hepatic artery, the left gastric artery, and the splenic artery. The common hepatic artery provides blood to the liver and gives rise to several branches, including the gastroduodenal and right gastric arteries. The left gastric artery supplies blood to the lesser curvature of the stomach, while the splenic artery delivers blood to the spleen, pancreas, and parts of the stomach. These three vessels are crucial in the vascular supply of the upper abdomen and demonstrate the anatomic relevance of the celiac trunk in the broader context of abdominal circulation. Understanding the structure and function of these vessels is essential for radiography professionals, particularly in imaging studies of the abdominal area where visualization of these vascular landmarks may be pertinent in diagnosing conditions related to gastrointestinal organs.