Artery of round ligament of uterus

Arteria ligamenti teretis uteri

  • Eponym: Sampson's artery
  • Related terms: Artery of round ligament of uterus female

Definition

The artery of the round ligament of the uterus, also known as Sampson's artery, is a branch of the inferior epigastric artery. It runs under, and supplies, the round ligament of the uterus. It constitutes an anastomosis of the uterine artery and ovarian artery.

 

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