Helicine branches of uterine artery
Rami helicini arteriae uterinae
- Related terms: Helicine branches female
Definition
The helicine branches of the uterus are a spiral-shaped component of the blood supply of the uterus. They are arteries that branch from the uterine arteries, respectively, with additional anastomoses from the ovarian arteries, and penetrate and assume a circumferential course in the myometrium.
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