Which of the following arteries is the first branch of the abdominal aorta?
A) splenic artery
B) superior mesenteric artery
C) celiac trunk
D) femoral artery
E) hepatic artery

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The celiac trunk is the first unpaired branch of the abdominal aorta, which arises at the level of the T12 vertebra. It supplies blood to the foregut organs, including the stomach, liver, spleen, and duodenum.

Which of the Following Arteries Is the First Branch of the Abdominal