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Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 07:41, 10 September 2008
, 07:41, 10 September 2008→Vasculature
==Vasculature==
==Vasculature==
=== 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.
* 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.
* Here they branch and anastomose to form vascular arcades, which give rise to a rich capillary network around follicles.
=== Venous Drainage ===
* Venous drainage follows the course of the arterial system.
* Medullary veins are large and tortuous.
* The Ovarian Artery - a direct branch off the Aorta
* The Ovarian Artery - a direct branch off the Aorta
* The Ovarian Artery is closely associated with the Uterine Vein. This is important for the transfer of luteolytic PGF2α from the Uterus to the Ovary.
* The Ovarian Artery is closely associated with the Uterine Vein. This is important for the transfer of luteolytic PGF2α from the Uterus to the Ovary.
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