Superior vesical artery

Superior vesical artery
Male internal iliac artery and some of its branches. Superior vesical labeled at left.
Details
SourceUmbilical artery or anterior trunk of internal iliac artery
VeinVesical venous plexus
SuppliesUrinary bladder, ureter
Identifiers
Latinarteriae vesicales superiores
TA98A12.2.15.024
TA24320
FMA18839
Anatomical terminology

The superior vesical artery supplies numerous branches to the upper part of the bladder. This artery often also gives branches to the vas deferens and can provide minor collateral circulation for the testicles.