COELIAC ARTERY
\sˈiːlɪˌak ˈɑːtəɹi], \sˈiːlɪˌak ˈɑːtəɹi], \s_ˈiː_l_ɪ__ˌa_k ˈɑː_t_ə_ɹ_i]\
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Is situate above the pancreas, and behind the upper part of the stomach. It arises from the anterior part of the abdominal aorta, where it passes between the pillars of the diaphragm, and soon divides into the coronaria ventriculi, hepatic, and splenic arteries.
By Robley Dunglison
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.