Artery to the ductus deferens
Blood vessel
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The artery to the ductus deferens (deferential artery) is an artery in males that provides blood to the ductus deferens.[citation needed]
Latinarteria ductus deferentis
| 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 |
| FMA | 18930 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Anatomy
Origin
The artery arises from the superior vesical artery (usually),[1] or from the inferior vesical artery.[2]
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]
See also
Additional images
Artery to the ductus deferens. Deep dissection. Lateral view.
