Artery of round ligament of uterus
Artery of round ligament of uterus is a blood vessel that supplies the round ligament of the uterus. It is a branch of the inferior epigastric artery and it anastomoses with the ovarian artery and the uterine artery.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The term "artery" comes from the Ancient Greek ἀρτηρία (artēría), which means "pipe, tube, duct". The term "ligament" comes from the Latin ligamentum, meaning "a band or tie," which is related to the verb ligare, meaning "to bind or tie together". The term "uterus" comes from the Latin uterus, meaning "womb, belly".
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The artery of round ligament of uterus originates from the inferior epigastric artery, which is a branch of the external iliac artery. It travels along the round ligament of the uterus, supplying it with blood. It also provides blood to the uterus and ovaries through its anastomoses with the ovarian artery and the uterine artery.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
The artery of round ligament of uterus is important in gynecological surgery. Knowledge of its anatomy can help prevent accidental injury during procedures such as hysterectomy or oophorectomy. It can also be used as a landmark to identify other structures in the pelvis.
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