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Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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=== Arterial Supply ===
=== Arterial Supply ===
* The ovarian artery (a branch of the Aorta) and ovarian branches of the Uterine artery form anastomoses in the mesovarium and the broad ligament.
* The ovarian artery (a branch of the Aorta) and ovarian branches of the Uterine artery form anastomoses in the mesovarium and the [[The_Uterus_-_The_Broad_Ligament_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|broad ligament]].
* From this arterial plexus ~10 coiled Helicine arteries enter the hilus of the ovary.
* From this arterial plexus ~10 coiled Helicine arteries enter the hilus of the ovary.
* Smaller branches form a plexus at the corticomedullary junction, giving rise to straight Cortical arterioles, which radiate into the cortex.
* Smaller branches form a plexus at the corticomedullary junction, giving rise to straight Cortical arterioles, which radiate into the cortex.
* Here they branch and anastomose to form vascular arcades, which give rise to a rich capillary network around follicles.
* Here they branch and anastomose to form vascular arcades, which give rise to a rich capillary network around follicles.
=== Venous Drainage ===
=== Venous Drainage ===