Arteria Ileum ◆

From the last arcade, small, straight vessels called vasa recta extend directly into the intestinal wall to provide localized blood flow.

Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Ileocolic Artery - StatPearls - NCBI arteria ileum

To deliver nutrients and oxygen required for the ileum's digestive and absorptive functions. Clinical Significance From the last arcade, small, straight vessels called

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 From the last arcade