Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: Jul 8th, 2025

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The intestinal arteries originate on the side of the superior mesenteric artery which is convex in shape. There are typically between twelve and fifteen of these arteries, and they supply blood to the ileum and to the jejunum.

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