Gonadal artery
Gonadal artery | |
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The abdominal aorta and its branches. | |
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Source | abdominal aorta |
Vein | gonadal vein |
Supplies | gonads |
The term gonadal artery is a generic term for a paired artery, with one arising from the abdominal aorta for each gonad. Specifically, it can refer to:
- the testicular artery in males
- the ovarian artery in females
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