Inferior Mesenteric Artery – Mnemonic [ NEVER FORGET AGAIN ]

• I – Iliac Arteries: The Inferior Mesenteric Artery is located below the Iliac Arteries.
• N – Nutrient Supply: It provides Nutrient Supply to the distal colon.
• F – Feeds: It Feeds the sigmoid colon and rectum.
• E – End Artery: It’s an End Artery, supplying the end portions of the gastrointestinal tract.
• R – Riolan’s Arch: Also known as the meandering mesenteric artery, it connects with Riolan’s Arch (anterior communicating artery).
• I – Inferior: It’s the Inferior arterial supply to the lower gastrointestinal tract.
• O – Origin: Arising from the abdominal aorta, it originates from the left side of the aorta.
• R – Rectal Branches: It sends Rectal Branches to supply the rectum.
• A – Anastomoses: It forms Anastomoses with the superior mesenteric artery.
• R – Retroperitoneal: The Inferior Mesenteric Artery is located in the retroperitoneal space.
• T – Terminal Branches: It has Terminal Branches that provide blood to the descending colon and sigmoid colon.
• E – Enteric Circulation: It plays a crucial role in Enteric Circulation, supporting the intestines.
• Y – Yields: It Yields essential blood supply to the lower abdominal organs.

Mnemonic :   INFERIOR ARTERY