The uteroaortic artery is an anatomical structure that is located in the woman’s pelvis and connects the uterine artery to the aorta. It plays an important role in the blood supply to the uterus and pelvic organs, as well as in maintaining the normal functioning of the female reproductive system. In this article we will look at the anatomical structure of the uterine and aortic arteries and their importance for women's health.
Anatomical location of arteries in the female body The uterine artery and the aortic artery belong to the arterial blood supply system of the pelvis. They are branches of the common iliac and lumbar arteries and pass inside the small pelvis and lateral canal. The uterine arteries are located in the lateral parts of the small pelvis, near the side wall of the uterus. They arise from the common iliac arteries and further branch into caudal and medial branches. The caudal branches are branches from one common iliac artery, while the medial branches are from the other. At the end of their journey, they form an arterial tract, which passes through the lateral opening along the wall of the uterus or lines the uterine cavity from the inside. This place is called the caudal region of the inner surface of the uterus.
The arterial cables of the uterus vary in length and direction, ranging from