Gonadal artery

Definition

The gonadal artery is a pair of arteries that supply blood to the gonads (ovaries in females and testes in males). These arteries arise from the abdominal aorta and are essential for providing oxygen-rich blood and nutrients to the reproductive organs.

Related terms

Abdominal Aorta:

The largest artery in the abdomen that supplies blood to many of the abdominal and pelvic organs, including branching off into the gonadal arteries.

Ovarian Artery: In females, it is one of the pair of gonadal arteries that supplies blood to the ovaries, part of the female reproductive system.

Testicular Artery: In males, it is one of the pair of gonadal arteries that supplies blood to the testes, part of the male reproductive system