Ureteric Branches of Inferior Vesical Artery
Rami ureterici arteriae vesicalis inferioris
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Origin: Inferior vesical artery.
Course: Medially towards the ureter.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Ureter and trigone of bladder.
Origin
Ureteric branches arise from the inferior vesical artery.
Course
The ureteric branches of the inferior vesical artery approach the ureter on its lateral aspect.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The ureteric branches of the inferior vesical artery supply the inferior part of the pelvic portion of the ureter, as well as the trigone of the bladder (Standring, 2016).
References
Standring, S. (2016) Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. Gray's Anatomy Series 41st edn.: Elsevier Limited.