Quick Facts
Origin: Renal artery.
Course: Superiorly towards the suprarenal gland.
Branches: Small unnamed branches.
Supplied Structures: The suprarenal gland.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
One or two branches arise from the ipsilateral renal artery. Occasionally, the vessels may originate directly from the abdominal aorta or from the gonadal arteries.
Course
The inferior suprarenal artery courses superolaterally and enters the inferior aspect of the adrenal gland.
Branches
Several small branches arise and anastomose with other suprarenal arteries prior to passing through the capsule of the suprarenal gland.
Supplied Structures
The inferior suprarenal artery provides the main vascular supply to the suprarenal gland.
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Artery
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