Pelvis arteries Flashcards
Ovarian arteries arises from
Descending abdominal aorta
Ovarian arteries enters
Ovaries
Note: Arise near renal arteries and descend
Testicular arteries arises from
Abdominal descending aorta
Testicular arteries enters
Testis
Note: Arises near renal arteries and descends near ureter, passes inferiorly to enter deep inguinal ring
Common iliac artery arises from
Descending abdominal aorta
Common iliac artery enters
External iliac artery
internal iliac artery
External iliac artery arise from
Common iliac artery
External iliac artery enters
Femoral artery and inferior epigastric
Internal iliac artery arises from
Common iliac artery
Internal iliac artery enters
Organs of pelvis, muscles of gluteal region and perineum, genitalia
Internal pudendal artery arises from
Internal iliac artery (typically anteriordivision)
Internal pudendal artery enters
Perineal region; erectile tissue of penis/clitoris/vulva
Note:Travels between sacrotuberous/sacrospinous ligaments toward perineum/genitals with pudendal nerve
Obturator artery arises from
Internal iliac artery (typically anteriordivision)
Obturator artery enters
Medial Thigh, minor branch to neck of femur
Note: May be visible as a varient from femoral artery-dangerous in pelvic fractures