Ureteric Branches of Inferior Vesical Artery
Rami ureterici arteriae vesicalis inferioris
Read moreQuick Facts
Origin: Inferior vesical artery.
Course: Medially towards the ureter.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Ureter and trigone of bladder.
Origin
Ureteric branches arise from the inferior vesical artery.
Course
The ureteric branches of the inferior vesical artery approach the ureter on its lateral aspect.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The ureteric branches of the inferior vesical artery supply the inferior part of the pelvic portion of the ureter, as well as the trigone of the bladder (Standring, 2016).
References
Standring, S. (2016) Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. Gray's Anatomy Series 41st edn.: Elsevier Limited.
Learn more about this topic from other Elsevier products
Testicular Artery
The testicular artery, a branch of the abdominal aorta, descends through the inguinal ring into the cranial border of the spermatic cord in a tortuous manner and divides near the testis into several branches to supply the testis and epididymis.
