Which artery is the left branch of the Celiac trunk?

The left branch of the celiac trunk is the splenic artery, which supplies blood to the spleen. The celiac trunk is a major abdominal artery that branches from the aorta and is responsible for supplying blood to several organs in the upper abdomen. Specifically, the celiac trunk bifurcates into three primary branches: the left gastric artery, the common hepatic artery, and the splenic artery.

The splenic artery runs to the left side of the body and provides vital blood flow to the spleen, playing a crucial role in immune function and the filtration of blood. It also gives off branches that supply other structures, such as the pancreas and parts of the stomach.

The other arteries mentioned do not arise as branches from the celiac trunk in the same way. The hepatic artery, for example, is the right branch of the celiac trunk, while renal arteries branch directly from the abdominal aorta, and the gastric artery, while relevant, is not specifically aligned with the left branch designation of the celiac trunk.