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Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Vasculature==
==Vasculature==
*The cranial mesenteric artery supplies blood to the jejunum.
*It is a branch of the aorta.
*It branches greatly within the mesenty of the jejunum.
**There are many anastomoses within the mesentry, which ensure that the intestine can survive even if a major division of the cranial mesenteric is damaged.
*The cranial mesenteric vein drains blood from the jejunum and enters the portal vein.
**It is rich in the products of digestion following a meal.
**The portal vein enters the liver.
==Innervation==
==Innervation==