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Epigastric Arteries

Medical Definition: Inferior and external epigastric arteries arise from external iliac; superficial from femoral; superior from internal thoracic. They supply the abdominal muscles, diaphragm, iliac region, and groin. The inferior epigastric artery is used in coronary artery bypass grafting and myocardial revascularization.
Guide Notes: nothing to do with stomach or gastric: read MeSH definition
Previously Indexed: Abdominal Muscles/blood supply (1966-1995)

Epigastric Arteries Medical Definitions and Terms

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