Vein uterine veins Dorlands
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Source internal iliac artery (i.e. hypogastric artery) Supplies round ligament of the uterus, ovary, uterus, vagina, uterine tube | ||
The uterine artery is an artery that supplies blood to the uterus in females.
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Structure
The uterine artery usually arises from the anterior division of the internal iliac artery. It travels to the uterus, crossing the ureter anteriorly, reaching the uterus by traveling in the cardinal ligament.
It travels through the parametrium of the inferior broad ligament of the uterus.
It commonly anastomoses (connects with) the ovarian artery.
The uterine artery is the major blood supply to the uterus and enlarges significantly during pregnancy.
Branches and organs supplied
References
Uterine artery Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA