Stomach Arteries, Posterior View

Description

Oriented in posterior anatomical position, the J shaped stomach is seen with the fundus and proximal body to the viewer’s left and the pyloric antrum and pylorus to the right as it continues into the first part of the duodenum. Arterial supply tracks the curvatures: the left and right gastric arteries run along the lesser curvature on the posterior surface, while the left and right gastro-omental (gastroepiploic) arteries course along the greater curvature with short gastric arteries ascending to the fundus. Proximally, the abdominal esophagus approaches the cardia superiorly, providing context for the proximal branches and their anastomoses. Clear vessel hierarchy. Posterior gastric arterial anatomy matters when you need to predict collateral flow and bleeding sources. This perspective maps the classic anastomotic arcades that preserve perfusion after ligation during partial gastrectomy, sleeve gastrectomy, or distal gastrectomy, and it clarifies why short gastric artery injury can cause troublesome hemorrhage or fundal ischemia when the gastrosplenic attachments are divided. It also aligns with endoscopic and operative thinking around the lesser curvature, where left gastric artery branches and the angular incisure region intersect common ulcer locations and their hemorrhagic risk. Use this artwork in gross anatomy lab manuals, upper GI surgery teaching decks, and medical publishing layouts covering celiac trunk branching, gastric vascular territories, and postoperative perfusion planning. It also fits patient education material for bariatric pathways when you want a clean, uncluttered posterior map of gastric vessels and curvatures. Anatomical accuracy verified by SciePro's Medical Advisory Board.