Ovarian Artery

VESSEL PATHWAY

The ovarian artery is a DIRECT branch off of the aorta (inferior to the renal artery).

Aorta → Ovarian Artery

Anatomical location/path of the ovarian artery (source).
Anatomical location/path of the ovarian artery (source).

It travels through the suspensory ligament of the ovary (infundibulopelvic ligament).

FUNCTION

This vessel provides the ovary with oxygenated blood, and also gives collateral circulation to other structures (such as the uterus).

CAUSES OF INJURY

 

CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF INJURY

 

OTHER INFO

During an oophorectomy this artery must be ligated to prevent heavy bleeding. 

 

 

Page updated: 07.18.2016