Inferior hypophysial artery
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| Artery: Inferior hypophyseal artery | |
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| Latin | arteria hypophysialis inferior |
| Gray's | subject #146 568 |
| Supplies | Pituitary gland |
| Source | Cavernous part of internal carotid artery |
The inferior hypophysial artery is an artery supplying the neurohypophysis of the pituitary gland. It is a branch of the cavernous carotid artery (internal carotid artery).[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Gibo H, Hokama M, Kyoshima K, Kobayashi S (1993). "Arteries to the pituitary". Nippon Rinsho 51 (10): 2550–4. PMID 8254920.
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