Uterine artery | |
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![]() Arteries of the female reproductive tract: uterine artery, ovarian artery and vaginal arteries. (Uterine artery labeled at center.) | |
![]() Vessels of the uterus and its appendages, rear view. (Uterine artery labeled at center right.) | |
Details | |
Source | Internal iliac artery (i.e. hypogastric artery) |
Vein | Uterine veins |
Supplies | Round ligament of the uterus, ovary, uterus, vagina, uterine tube |
Identifiers | |
Latin | arteria uterina |
MeSH | D055988 |
TA98 | A12.2.15.029F |
TA2 | 4330 |
FMA | 18829 |
Anatomical terminology |
The uterine artery is an artery that supplies blood to the uterus in females.