Cremasteric artery
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The cremasteric artery is a branch of the Inferior epigastric artery
which accompanies the spermatic cord
, and supplies the Cremaster
and other coverings of the cord, anastomosing with the testicular artery
(internal spermatic artery in older texts). (In the female, the cremasteric artery is very small and accompanies the round ligament
.)
Inferior epigastric artery
In human anatomy, inferior epigastric artery refers to the artery that arises from the external iliac artery and anastomoses with the superior epigastric artery...
which accompanies the spermatic cord
Spermatic cord
The spermatic cord is the name given to the cord-like structure in males formed by the ductus deferens and surrounding tissue that run from the abdomen down to each testicle.-Contents of spermatic cord:...
, and supplies the Cremaster
Cremaster
Cremaster is a term derived from the Greek verb κρεμάννυμι = "I hang ", not from Latin cremare = "to burn". It may refer to:* The cremaster muscle, part of genital anatomy in human males** Cremaster reflex, a reflex in the muscle...
and other coverings of the cord, anastomosing with the testicular artery
Testicular artery
The testicular artery is a branch of the abdominal aorta that supplies blood to the testis. It is a paired artery, with one for each of the testes....
(internal spermatic artery in older texts). (In the female, the cremasteric artery is very small and accompanies the round ligament
Round ligament
In human anatomy, the term round ligament can refer to several structures:* Round ligament of uterus, also known as the ligamentum teres uteri...
.)