| Ileal arteries | |
|---|---|
 Loop of ileum showing distribution of ileal arteries. The ileal veins follow a similar course. | |
| Anatomical terminology |
In anatomy, the ileal vessels are the arteries and veins which supply or drain the ileum, the final section of the small intestine.[1]
These are:
- Unnamed branches of the superior mesenteric artery (see also intestinal arteries)
- Unnamed tributaries of the superior mesenteric vein
References[edit]
- ^ Robinson, Byron (1908). The Arteries of the gastro-intestinal tract with inosculation circle. E.H. Colegrove.