Uterine artery

Uterine artery
Arteries of the female reproductive tract: uterine artery, ovarian artery and vaginal arteries. (Uterine artery labeled at center.)
Vessels of the uterus and its appendages, rear view. (Uterine artery labeled at center right.)
Details
SourceInternal iliac artery (i.e. hypogastric artery)
VeinUterine veins
SuppliesRound ligament of the uterus, ovary, uterus, vagina, uterine tube
Identifiers
Latinarteria uterina
MeSHD055988
TA98A12.2.15.029F
TA24330
FMA18829
Anatomical terminology

The uterine artery is an artery that supplies blood to the uterus in females.

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