Superior suprarenal artery
| Superior suprarenal artery | |
|---|---|
Inferior phrenic artery | |
| Vein | Suprarenal veins |
| Supplies | Adrenal gland |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria suprarenales superior |
| TA98 | A12.2.12.003 |
| TA2 | 4207 |
| FMA | 14863 |
| Anatomical terminology] | |
The superior suprarenal artery is an artery in the abdomen. It is a branch of the inferior phrenic artery, itself a branch of the aorta. It supplies the adrenal gland.
Structure
The superior suprarenal artery is a branch of the
diaphragm
.
Function
The superior suprarenal artery supplies the adrenal gland.[2] It may be more important during prenatal development.[2]
Clinical significance
The superior suprarenal artery may be assessed using Doppler ultrasound.[2]
History
The superior suprarenal artery may also be known as the superior adrenal artery.[2]
See also
References
External links
- Anatomy figure: 40:02-05 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "The suprarental glands. Blood supply to the suprarenal glands."
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