The branches of the arteria celiaca in the porcupine (Hystrix cristata)

Abstract

This study is aimed at an investigation of the A. celiaca and its branches in the porcupine. Nine adult porcupines (5 males, 4 females) were injected a coloured latex mixture from the aortic arch for the demonstration of the arteria celiaca. The results indicated that the A. celiaca gave off the A. phrenica caudalis a�er approximately 1 cm from its origin. The A. celiaca was divided into two branches as the A. lienalis and A. hepatica. The A. hepatica was a continuity of celiac artery. The ramus pancreaticus, which was the most important artery for pancreas vascularization, arose from the A. lienalis. The ramus gastrolienalis and the Aa. gastricae breves were observed. The first branch of the A. hepatica was the A. gastrica dextra. The thickest branch of hepatic artery was the A. gastrica sinistra that separated two branches: the ramus visceralis and the ramus parietalis. In summary, in the present study the branches of the A. celiaca in porcupines were studied for the first time. The results of this study may contribute to the data in this area of science.

Subgross and macroscopic investigation of the coeliac artery in the chinchilla (chinchilla lanigera)

“…While it was reported that the left gastric artery arises from the splenic arterty in pigs [18] and from the hepatic artery in porcupines [2], we have observed in the present study, that the left gastric artery originated from coeliac artery similarly to muskrats [6], badgers [26], rabbits [3,8], and rats [24]. It was observed that in the chinchillas, the oesophagial branches left from the left gastric artery as in carnivores [11,18], badgers [26], and muskrats [6], while Atalar and Yılmaz [2] stated that this vessel was not observed in the porcupines.…”

“…Yılmaz et al [26] reported that the splenic artery was the continuance of the coeliac in badger. On the other hand, Atalar and Yılmaz [2] stated that the hepatic artery was the continuity of the coeliac artery in porcupine. In the present study, it have been observed that the left gastric artery was the continuity of the coeliac artery.…”

“…On the other hand, in porcupines [2], rats [24], and pigs [11], the coeliac artery was reported to separate into 2 branchessplenic artery and hepatic artery, while Lopez-Fuster and Ventura [15] called them as splenic artery and gastrohepatic trunk in the wood mause. In the chinchillas, as have been observed in the present study, the coeliac artery separated into 4 branches and gastrolienal artery was seen in addition to other 3 vessels.…”

“…It was observed that in the chinchillas, the oesophagial branches left from the left gastric artery as in carnivores [11,18], badgers [26], and muskrats [6], while Atalar and Yılmaz [2] stated that this vessel was not observed in the porcupines. It was reported that the cardiac artery was found, supplying the cardia of the stomach, which left from the left gastric artery in the muskrats [6].…”

“…A number of studies have been conducted on the coeliac artery (A. celiaca) or its branches in several animals, including rabbit [3,8,16], badger [22,26], muskrat [6], porcupine [2], sheep, goat, and ox [11,18], and guinea pig [4]. Studies into the coeliac artery and its branches of the chinchilla appear to be scarce, thus this paper aims to reveal the conformation and ramification of the coeliac artery in the chinchilla, provide information enhancing current understanding and contribute to the surgery department.…”