Artery of the Round Ligament of the Uterus

The artery of the round ligament of the uterus (lat. a. ligamenti teretis uteri) is one of the branches of the uterine artery that passes through the abdominal cavity and provides blood supply to the round ligament of the uterus. It starts from the internal iliac artery and passes through the inguinal canal, where it branches into two branches: one that goes to the round ligament of the uterus and the other that goes to the ovary.

The artery of the round ligament of the uterus plays an important role in the blood supply of the uterus and its ligamentous apparatus. It provides blood flow to the uterus, its walls and ligaments that support its position in the abdominal cavity. In addition, the artery of the round ligament of the uterus is involved in the metabolism between the uterus and surrounding tissues, which is important for the normal functioning of the woman’s reproductive system.

With pathology, for example, with endometriosis, circulatory disturbances in the area of ​​the uterus and its ligaments may occur, which can lead to various diseases, such as abdominal pain, infertility, miscarriage, etc. Therefore, timely detection and treatment of pathology of the artery of the round ligament of the uterus can help prevent the development of serious complications and improve a woman's quality of life.

The round ligament artery of the uterus, also known as the uterine vein, is an important blood artery located in the woman's pelvic area. This is an important component of the female reproductive system, as it provides the necessary blood flow to the pelvic organs - the uterus and the eggs that are located there.

The round ligament artery is a branch of the external iliac artery, which in turn is a branch of the common ilioinguinal artery. The artery passes through the labia majora, bulbous ligament and uterosacral ligamentous ring, and then enters the abdominal cavity through the uterine opening.