Adrenal Gland Blood Supply Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What are the three main sources of arterial blood supply to the adrenal glands?
A
Superior suprarenal arteries, middle suprarenal artery, and inferior suprarenal artery.
2
Q
Which artery gives rise to the superior suprarenal arteries?
A
The inferior phrenic artery.
3
Q
From which vessel does the middle suprarenal artery arise?
A
Directly from the abdominal aorta.
4
Q
Which artery gives rise to the inferior suprarenal artery?
A
The renal artery.
5
Q
What vein does the left suprarenal vein typically drain into?
A
The left renal vein (and sometimes the inferior phrenic vein).
6
Q
Where does the right suprarenal vein drain directly?
A
Into the inferior vena cava (IVC).
