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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Rectal Artery'''<br />
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[[File:Gray531.png|thumb|right|200px|The rectal arteries, from Gray's Anatomy.]]<br />
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The '''Rectal Artery''' is a branch of the [[Inferior Mesenteric Artery]] that supplies blood to the [[rectum]] and the upper part of the [[anus]]. There are usually three rectal arteries: the superior, middle, and inferior rectal arteries.<br />
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==Superior Rectal Artery==<br />
The [[Superior Rectal Artery]] is the continuation of the inferior mesenteric artery. It descends into the pelvis to reach the rectum and then divides into two branches that descend on either side of the rectum.<br />
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==Middle Rectal Artery==<br />
The [[Middle Rectal Artery]] arises from the [[Internal Iliac Artery]]. It crosses the ischiorectal fossa to reach the rectum, supplying the lower part of the rectum and the upper part of the anus.<br />
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==Inferior Rectal Artery==<br />
The [[Inferior Rectal Artery]] is a branch of the [[Internal Pudendal Artery]]. It crosses the ischiorectal fossa, supplying the lower part of the rectum and the upper part of the anus.<br />
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==Clinical Significance==<br />
Knowledge of the rectal arteries is important in surgical procedures involving the rectum and anus, such as [[Hemorrhoidectomy]] and [[Rectal Prolapse]] repair.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Inferior Mesenteric Artery]]<br />
* [[Internal Iliac Artery]]<br />
* [[Internal Pudendal Artery]]<br />
* [[Hemorrhoidectomy]]<br />
* [[Rectal Prolapse]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Arteries of the abdomen]]<br />
[[Category:Anatomy]]<br />
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