Adrenal artery
Adrenal Artery
The Adrenal Artery (pronunciation: /əˈdriːnəl ˈɑːrtəri/) is a blood vessel that supplies the adrenal glands with oxygenated blood.
Etymology
The term "Adrenal" is derived from the Latin words "ad" meaning 'near' and "renes" meaning 'kidneys'. The term "Artery" is derived from the Greek word "artēria", meaning 'windpipe, artery'.
Anatomy
The adrenal arteries are typically divided into three groups: the superior, middle, and inferior adrenal arteries.
- The Superior Adrenal Arteries are small branches of the inferior phrenic arteries.
- The Middle Adrenal Arteries are direct branches of the aorta.
- The Inferior Adrenal Arteries arise from the renal arteries.
Function
The primary function of the adrenal arteries is to supply oxygenated blood to the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that help regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress, and other essential functions.
Related Terms
- Adrenal Glands: Endocrine glands that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol.
- Inferior Phrenic Arteries: Small arteries that supply blood to the diaphragm.
- Aorta: The main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen.
- Renal Arteries: The two branches of the abdominal aorta that supply the kidneys.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adrenal artery
- Wikipedia's article - Adrenal artery
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