From the abdominal aorta, blood flows into the celiac trunk, a major branch that supplies the upper abdominal organs.
Blood is pumped from the left ventricle into the ascending aorta
Blood is pumped into the aortic arch and down through the descending thoracic aorta into the abdominal aorta.
The left gastric artery, a branch of the celiac trunk, delivers oxygenated blood directly to the stomach, ensuring its tissues receive nutrients and oxygen for proper function.