**Core Concept**
The stomach receives its blood supply from three major arteries: the left gastric, short gastric, and left gastroepiploic arteries. These arteries arise from the celiac trunk and its branches, and collectively ensure adequate perfusion of the gastric wall through a dual arterial network.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
The left gastric artery supplies the cardia and proximal stomach from the esophagus to the cardia. The short gastric arteries, branches of the left gastric, supply the fundus and proximal body of the stomach. The left gastroepiploic artery, a branch of the gastroduodenal artery, supplies the greater curvature and the greater omentum. Together, these three arteries form the complete arterial supply of the stomach, making option D accurate.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
Option A: While the left gastric artery is a key contributor, it does not supply the entire stomach and is incomplete without other arteries.
Option B: The short gastric artery is important but limited to the fundus; it is not the sole source.
Option C: The left gastroepiploic artery supplies the greater curvature but is not the only vessel involved.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
The stomach has a dual arterial supply: the **left gastric** (from celiac trunk) and **gastroduodenal** (via right gastric and left gastroepiploic branches), making it vulnerable to ischemia during aortic or celiac trunk injury.
β Correct Answer: D. All
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