Artery to the ductus deferens

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Artery to the ductus deferens
The scrotum. The penis has been turned upward, and the anterior wall of the scrotum has been removed (artery to the ductus deferens labeled as Deferential artery at center right)
Details
SourceSuperior vesical artery or Inferior vesical artery
Identifiers
Latinarteria ductus deferentis
TA98A12.2.15.022
TA24318
Anatomical terminology

The artery to the ductus deferens (deferential artery) is an artery in males that provides blood to the ductus deferens.[citation needed]

Anatomy

Origin

The artery arises from the superior vesical artery (usually),[1] or from the inferior vesical artery.[2]

Course, anastomoses, and distribution

It accompanies the

testis, where it anastomoses with the testicular artery; in this way it also supplies blood to the testis and epididymis. A small branch also supplies the ureter.[citation needed
]

See also

Additional Images

  • Artery to the ductus deferens. Deep dissection. Lateral view.
    Artery to the ductus deferens. Deep dissection. Lateral view.

References

Public domain This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 615 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

  1. OCLC 1132300315.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: others (link
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  2. OCLC 1201341621.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link
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External links

  • Anatomy photo:36:07-0302 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "Inguinal Region, Scrotum and Testes: Layers of the Spermatic Cord"