Artery to the ductus deferens
Artery to the ductus deferens | |
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Details | |
Source | Superior vesical artery or Inferior vesical artery |
Identifiers | |
Latin | Arteria ductus deferentis |
TA98 | A12.2.15.022 |
TA2 | 4318 |
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), or from the inferior vesical artery.[citation needed]
Course, anastomoses, and distribution
It accompanies the ductus deferens into 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]