Superior suprarenal artery explained

The superior suprarenal artery is an artery in the abdomen. It is a branch of the inferior phrenic artery, itself a branch of the aorta. It supplies the adrenal gland.

Structure

The superior suprarenal artery is a branch of the inferior phrenic artery.^[1] There may be multiple branches, each of which is fairly small. The inferior phrenic artery is itself is a branch of the aorta. The phrenic artery supplies the diaphragm.

Function

The superior suprarenal artery supplies the adrenal gland.^[2] It may be more important during prenatal development.

Clinical significance

The superior suprarenal artery may be assessed using Doppler ultrasound.

History

The superior suprarenal artery may also be known as the superior adrenal artery.

See also

• Middle suprarenal arteries
• Inferior suprarenal artery

References

1. Book: Listmann. Mishan. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780323673761000197. Surgical Anatomy of the Lateral Transpsoas Approach to the Lumbar Spine. Tubbs. R. Shane. Elsevier. 2020. 978-0-323-67376-1. 185–188. en. 19 - The Abdominal Aorta. 10.1016/B978-0-323-67376-1.00019-7. 216238402 .
2. Fujita. Yasuyuki. Satoh. Shoji. Nakano. Hitoo. 2001-10-01. Doppler velocimetry in the adrenal artery in human fetuses. Early Human Development. en. 65. 1. 47–55. 10.1016/S0378-3782(01)00196-7. 11520628 . 0378-3782.

External links

• - "The suprarental glands. Blood supply to the suprarenal glands."