Inferior vesical artery
Inferior Vesical Artery
The Inferior Vesical Artery (pronunciation: in-ˈfir-ē-ər ve-ˈsi-kəl ˈär-tə-rē) is a significant blood vessel in the human body, specifically in the male pelvic region. It is primarily responsible for supplying blood to the lower part of the bladder and the prostate.
Etymology
The term "Inferior Vesical Artery" is derived from Latin roots. "Inferior" (Latin: 'lower') refers to the artery's position relative to other vesical arteries. "Vesical" (Latin: 'vesica', meaning 'bladder') refers to the organ that the artery primarily supplies.
Anatomy
The Inferior Vesical Artery typically arises from the Internal Iliac Artery, although variations in its origin can occur. It travels inferiorly to supply the lower part of the bladder and the prostate. In females, a comparable artery, the Vaginal Artery, often replaces the Inferior Vesical Artery.
Related Terms
- Internal Iliac Artery: The primary artery from which the Inferior Vesical Artery usually originates.
- Vaginal Artery: The female equivalent of the Inferior Vesical Artery.
- Prostate: A male gland that the Inferior Vesical Artery supplies.
- Bladder: The organ that the Inferior Vesical Artery primarily supplies.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inferior vesical artery
- Wikipedia's article - Inferior vesical artery
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