Middle suprarenal arteries
The middle suprarenal artery (middle capsular artery) is a paired artery in the abdomen. It is a branch of the aorta. It supplies the adrenal gland.
| Middle suprarenal arteries | |
|---|---|
 Posterior abdominal wall, after removal of the peritoneum, showing kidneys, suprarenal capsules, and great vessels (middle suprarenal artery visible but not labeled) | |
| Details | |
| Source | Abdominal aorta |
| Vein | Suprarenal veins |
| Supplies | Adrenal gland |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Arteria suprarenalis media |
| TA98 | A12.2.12.074 |
| TA2 | 4268 |
| FMA | 14754 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Structure
The middle suprarenal artery arises from the aorta.[1][2] This is opposite the superior mesenteric artery.[2]
They pass laterally and slightly upward, over the crura of the diaphragm, to the suprarenal glands, where they anastomose with suprarenal branches of the inferior phrenic and renal arteries.
Function
The middle suprarenal artery supplies the adrenal gland.[2]
Clinical significance
The middle suprarenal artery may be assessed using Doppler ultrasound.[1]
History
The middle suprarenal artery may also be known as the middle adrenal artery[1] or the middle capsular artery.
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 610 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
- 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.
- "5 - Abdominal Aorta". Vascular and Interventional Radiology (2nd ed.). Saunders. 2006. pp. 102–126. doi:10.1016/B978-0-7216-0621-7.50010-X. ISBN 978-0-7216-0621-7.
External links
- Anatomy photo:40:11-0104 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "Posterior Abdominal Wall: Branches of the Abdominal Aorta"