Coeliac Trunk Three Branches — FRCA Primary MCQ

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The celiac trunk gives rise to three branches. These are:

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Correct answer: C — Left gastric / common hepatic / splenic

The coeliac trunk (T12) divides into three branches: left gastric artery (smallest — supplies lesser curvature of stomach / gives off oesophageal branches) / common hepatic artery (gives off gastroduodenal artery then continues as proper hepatic artery to the liver) / splenic artery (largest — runs along the superior border of the pancreas to the spleen).

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum