Vesical arteries
Vesical Arteries
The Vesical Arries (pronounced: vɛsɪkəl ˈɑːrtəriz) are a group of arteries in the human body that supply blood to the urinary bladder. The term "vesical" is derived from the Latin word "vesica", meaning bladder, and the Greek word "arteria", meaning windpipe or artery.
Anatomy
The vesical arteries are usually two in number, a superior and an inferior. The superior vesical arteries are derived from the umbilical artery, while the inferior vesical arteries originate from the internal iliac artery.
Function
The primary function of the vesical arteries is to supply oxygenated blood to the urinary bladder. They also provide blood to the lower part of the ureter and in males, the prostate and seminal vesicles.
Related Terms
- Urinary bladder: The organ that collects urine excreted by the kidneys before disposal by urination.
- Ureter: The duct by which urine passes from the kidney to the bladder.
- Prostate: A gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals and releasing prostatic fluid.
- Seminal vesicles: A pair of simple tubular glands posteroinferior to the urinary bladder in male mammals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vesical arteries
- Wikipedia's article - Vesical arteries
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