Inferior vesical artery

Inferior vesical artery is an artery in the human body that supplies blood to the lower part of the bladder and the prostate in males. It is a branch of the internal iliac artery. In females, it is replaced by the vaginal artery.

Anatomy

The inferior vesical artery originates from the anterior division of the internal iliac artery. It descends to the base of the bladder, giving off several branches to the bladder, prostate, and seminal vesicles.

Function

The main function of the inferior vesical artery is to supply blood to the lower part of the bladder and the prostate in males. In females, the vaginal artery, which is considered the female equivalent of the inferior vesical artery, supplies blood to the vagina and the base of the bladder.

Clinical significance

Knowledge of the anatomy of the inferior vesical artery is important in surgical procedures involving the bladder and prostate. Damage to this artery during surgery can lead to significant bleeding.

See also

• Internal iliac artery
• Bladder
• Prostate
• Vaginal artery

References

Inferior vesical artery Resources
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