Ovarian Arteries

The ovarian arteries are two tubular blood vessels that supply the ovary with blood and ensure its nutrition and development. The ovary is the female reproductive organ, which is located in the lower part of the abdominal cavity. Typically, the ovaries are located on either side of the uterus. They are organs of the reproductive system and perform the function of producing eggs and hormones.

The ovarian arteries are the main arteries that arise from the abdominal cavity to the ovaries. They develop from two arteries called the straight arteries - one leading to the right and the other to the left ovary. The straight arteries unite inside the abdominal cavity and form the common artery of the ovary. This artery passes through the ovary and exits into the posterior abdominal wall behind the uterus. On the surface of the uterus, the common artery divides into two branches - external and internal. The external artery goes up to the posterior wall of the uterus, the internal artery continues down to the bladder and posterior vagina.

The ovaries receive blood from the internal ovarian artery through small-caliber branches - the ovarian arteries. Each branch is a branch from the common artery of the ovary and is divided inside the ovary into several small branches. These branches run along each of the numerous follicles and supply them with the necessary substances. Follicles are the structures in which eggs develop, and to do this they need a constant supply of blood and nutrients.

Thus, the ovarian arteries are an important element in the functioning of the female reproductive system. They not only promote the growth and development of follicles in the ovary, but are also involved in the production of female sex hormones. If the blood supply to the ovary is disrupted, various