Blood supply of stomach -a) Rt. Gastric arteryb) Lt. Gastric arteryc) Splenic arteryd) Inferior phrenic arterye) Superior mesenteric artery
**Core Concept**
The stomach's blood supply is derived from several branches of the aorta, including the celiac trunk and its branches. The **celiac trunk** is a major artery that arises from the abdominal aorta and gives off three main branches: the **left gastric artery**, **splenic artery**, and **common hepatic artery**. These branches further divide to supply the stomach.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
The correct answer includes the **left gastric artery**, which is a direct branch of the celiac trunk and supplies the stomach's lesser curvature. The **right gastric artery**, also a correct choice, typically arises from the **hepatic artery proper**, a branch of the common hepatic artery, and supplies the lesser curvature as well. The **splenic artery**, another correct option, gives off short gastric arteries that supply the fundus of the stomach.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option D:** The **inferior phrenic arteries** primarily supply the diaphragm, not the stomach.
**Option E:** The **superior mesenteric artery** supplies the midgut, including the small intestine, but not the stomach.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
Remember that the stomach's blood supply is rich and redundant, with multiple arteries anastomosing to provide a collateral circulation. This is a **high-yield fact** for exams, as it explains why gastric ischemia is relatively rare.
**Correct Answer:** B. Left Gastric artery