Anatomy Which statement best describes the inferior mesenteric aery A It arises from the aoa at the level of the transpyloric plane B It supplies the mucus membrane of the gut as far as the mid-rectum C It gives off a left colic branch D It crosses the pelvic brim at the point of bifurcation of the right common iliac vessels 💡 Explanation Which statement best describes the inferior mesenteric aery ✓ Correct Answer: C. It gives off a left colic branch