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Gonadal artery | |
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The abdominal aorta and its branches. | |
Details | |
Source | Abdominal aorta |
Vein | Gonadal vein |
Supplies | Gonads |
Anatomical terminology[edit on Wikidata] |
The term gonadal artery is a generic term for a paired artery, with one typically arising from the abdominal aorta for each gonad. Specifically, it can refer to:
- the testicular artery in males
- the ovarian artery in females
References
- 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.
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