Gonadal artery
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Gonadal artery | |
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Details | |
Source | Abdominal aorta |
Vein | Gonadal vein |
Supplies | Gonads |
Anatomical terminology |
The term gonadal artery is a generic term for a paired artery, with one typically arising from the abdominal aorta for each gonad.[1] Specifically, it can refer to:
- the testicular artery in males
- the ovarian artery in females
References
[edit]- ^ Wadhwa, Ambica; Soni, Sandeep (January 2010). "A study of Gonadal Arteries in 30 Adult Human cadavers". Clinical Medicine Insights: Reproductive Health. 4: CMRH.S3680. doi:10.4137/CMRH.S3680. ISSN 1179-5581.