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 | |
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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 [edit on Wikidata] |
The 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.
The superior suprarenal artery supplies the adrenal gland.[2] It may be more important during prenatal development.[2]
The superior suprarenal artery may be assessed using Doppler ultrasound.[2]
The superior suprarenal artery may also be known as the superior adrenal artery.[2]