Adrenal artery

Definition

The adrenal artery is a blood vessel that supplies blood to the adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys and produce essential hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. These arteries include branches from the renal artery as well as direct branches from the aorta.

Related terms

Adrenal glands: Small glandular organs situated above each kidney, responsible for producing vital hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol that help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other critical functions.

Aorta:

The largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it branches out to supply oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.

Renal artery: An artery originating from the aorta that provides the kidneys with oxygen-rich blood necessary for filtering waste from the blood and regulating blood pressure.