1. An artery that is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the jejunum
   "The intestinal artery was examined for signs of mesenteric ischemia";
   - jejunal artery
    
2. Branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the ileum
   "The intestinal artery was examined for signs of ischemia";
   - ileal artery

Derived forms: intestinal arteries

Type of: arteria, arterial blood vessel, artery

Part of: small intestine

Encyclopedia: Intestinal artery