Inferior hypophysial artery
| Inferior hypophyseal artery | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Source | Cavernous carotid artery from internal carotid artery |
| Supplies | Posterior pituitary of pituitary gland |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria hypophysialis inferior |
| TA98 | A12.2.06.012 |
| TA2 | 4467 |
| FMA | 49846 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The inferior hypophysial artery is an artery in the head. It is a branch of the cavernous carotid artery, itself from the internal carotid artery. It supplies the posterior pituitary of the pituitary gland.