In human anatomy, the greater pancreatic artery (great pancreatic artery or arteria pancreatica magna), is the largest artery that supplies the pancreas. It arises from the splenic artery.
Clinical relevance Rarely, the greater pancreatic artery can rupture as a complication of chronic pancreatitis; this is often fatal.
See also Upper gastrointestinal bleed Pancreatic branches of splenic artery
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