Inferior hypophyseal artery | |
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Details | |
Source | Cavernous carotid artery from internal carotid artery |
Supplies | Posterior pituitary of pituitary gland |
Identifiers | |
Latin | arteria hypophysialis inferior |
TA98 | A12.2.06.012 |
TA2 | 4467 |
FMA | 49846 |
Anatomical terminology |
The inferior hypophysial artery is an artery in the head. It is a branch of the cavernous carotid artery, itself from the internal carotid artery. It supplies the posterior pituitary of the pituitary gland.