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This is the SMA, the artery to the midgut (from ligament of Treitz to the transverse colon). It has a long vertical main artery with many branches coming off. The branches shown here are the middle colic, intestinal branches, the ileocolic and the right colic. What is outlined in yellow?
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This is the IMA, the artery to the hindgut (from the transverse colon to the rectum). It is a much smaller artery, with a vertical main artery giving off just a few small branches. The branches shown here are the left colic, sigmoidal branches, and the superior rectal.
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