Inferior hypophysial artery
The inferior hypophysial artery is an artery supplying the neurohypophysis of the pituitary gland. It is a branch of the cavernous carotid artery (internal carotid artery).[1][2]
| Inferior hypophyseal artery | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Source | Cavernous part of internal carotid artery |
| Supplies | Pituitary gland |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | arteria hypophysialis inferior |
| TA98 | A12.2.06.012 |
| TA2 | 4467 |
| FMA | 49846 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
References
- Gibo H, Hokama M, Kyoshima K, Kobayashi S (1993). "Arteries to the pituitary". Nippon Rinsho. 51 (10): 2550–4. PMID 8254920.
- Marieb, Elaine (2014). Anatomy & physiology. Glenview, IL: Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN 978-0321861580.
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