Fig. 2From: Cadaveric and CT angiography study of vessels around the transverse colon mesenteryThe relationship between the SMV and the MCA. Type A, a common trunk runs along the left edge of the SMV. Type B, the right branch of the MCA runs along the left edge of the SMV. Type C, the MCA runs dorsal of the SMV. MCA, middle colic artery; SMV, superior mesenteric veinBack to article page