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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.

Structure

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.

Function

The superior suprarenal artery supplies the adrenal gland.^[2] It may be more important during prenatal development.^[2]

Clinical significance

The superior suprarenal artery may be assessed using Doppler ultrasound.^[2]

History

The superior suprarenal artery may also be known as the superior adrenal artery.^[2]

References

^ ^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

Anatomy figure: 40:02-05 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "The suprarental glands. Blood supply to the suprarenal glands."

[:0-1] 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.

[:1-2] 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.

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