The superior suprarenal artery is an artery in the abdomen. It is a branch of the inferior phrenic artery, itself a branch of the aorta. It supplies the adrenal gland.
| Superior suprarenal artery | |
|---|---|
 Posterior abdominal wall, after removal of the peritoneum, showing kidneys, suprarenal capsules, and great vessels | |
| Details | |
| Source | Inferior phrenic artery |
| Vein | Suprarenal veins |
| Supplies | Adrenal gland |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria suprarenales superior |
| TA98 | A12.2.12.003 |
| TA2 | 4207 |
| FMA | 14863 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Structure
editThe superior suprarenal artery is a branch of the inferior phrenic artery.[1] There may be multiple branches, each of which is fairly small.[1] The inferior phrenic artery is itself is a branch of the aorta.[1] The phrenic artery supplies the diaphragm.
Function
editThe superior suprarenal artery supplies the adrenal gland.[2] It may be more important during prenatal development.[2]
Clinical significance
editThe superior suprarenal artery may be assessed using Doppler ultrasound.[2]
History
editThe superior suprarenal artery may also be known as the superior adrenal artery.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Listmann, Mishan; Tubbs, R. Shane (2020). "19 - The Abdominal Aorta". Surgical Anatomy of the Lateral Transpsoas Approach to the Lumbar Spine. Elsevier. pp. 185–188. doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-67376-1.00019-7. ISBN 978-0-323-67376-1. S2CID 216238402.
- ^ a b c d Fujita, Yasuyuki; Satoh, Shoji; Nakano, Hitoo (2001-10-01). "Doppler velocimetry in the adrenal artery in human fetuses". Early Human Development. 65 (1): 47–55. doi:10.1016/S0378-3782(01)00196-7. ISSN 0378-3782. PMID 11520628.
External links
edit- Anatomy figure: 40:02-05 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "The suprarental glands. Blood supply to the suprarenal glands."
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