It arises from the left side of the superior mesenteric artery .
To deliver nutrients and oxygen required for the ileum's digestive and absorptive functions. Clinical Significance arteria ileum
From the last arcade, small, straight vessels called vasa recta extend directly into the intestinal wall to provide localized blood flow. It arises from the left side of the
These arteries pass between the layers of the mesentery. Before reaching the intestinal wall, they divide and join with adjacent branches to form a series of loops or arterial arcades . These arteries pass between the layers of the mesentery
The (also known as the ileal artery ) is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) that specifically supplies oxygenated blood to the ileum , the final and longest section of the small intestine . Anatomical Role & Distribution
Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Ileocolic Artery - StatPearls - NCBI