Superior suprarenal artery

Superior suprarenal artery
Superior suprarenal artery
	Posterior abdominal wall, after removal of the peritoneum, showing kidneys, suprarenal capsules, and great vessels
Details
Source	Inferior phrenic artery
Vein	Suprarenal veins
Supplies	Adrenal gland
Identifiers
Latin	arteria suprarenales superior
TA98	A12.2.12.003
TA2	4207
FMA	14863
	Anatomical terminology [ edit on Wikidata]

Last updated May 24, 2025

The superior suprarenal artery is an artery in the abdomen. It is a branch of the inferior phrenic artery, itself a branch of the aorta. It supplies the adrenal gland.

Structure

The superior suprarenal artery is a branch of the inferior phrenic artery.^[1] There may be multiple branches, each of which is fairly small.^[1] The inferior phrenic artery is itself is a branch of the aorta.^[1] The phrenic artery supplies the diaphragm.

Function

The superior suprarenal artery supplies the adrenal gland.^[2] It may be more important during prenatal development.^[2]

Clinical significance

The superior suprarenal artery may be assessed using Doppler ultrasound.^[2]

History

The superior suprarenal artery may also be known as the superior adrenal artery.^[2]

References

1 2 3 Listmann, Mishan; Tubbs, R. Shane (2020). "19 - The Abdominal Aorta". Surgical Anatomy of the Lateral Transpsoas Approach to the Lumbar Spine. Elsevier. pp. 185–188. doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-67376-1.00019-7. ISBN 978-0-323-67376-1. S2CID 216238402.
1 2 3 4 Fujita, Yasuyuki; Satoh, Shoji; Nakano, Hitoo (2001-10-01). "Doppler velocimetry in the adrenal artery in human fetuses" . Early Human Development. 65 (1): 47–55. doi:10.1016/S0378-3782(01)00196-7. ISSN 0378-3782. PMID 11520628.

External links

Anatomy figure: 40:02-05 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "The suprarental glands. Blood supply to the suprarenal glands."

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[:0-1] 1 2 3 Listmann, Mishan; Tubbs, R. Shane (2020). "19 - The Abdominal Aorta". Surgical Anatomy of the Lateral Transpsoas Approach to the Lumbar Spine. Elsevier. pp. 185–188. doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-67376-1.00019-7. ISBN 978-0-323-67376-1. S2CID 216238402.

[:1-2] 1 2 3 4 Fujita, Yasuyuki; Satoh, Shoji; Nakano, Hitoo (2001-10-01). "Doppler velocimetry in the adrenal artery in human fetuses" . Early Human Development. 65 (1): 47–55. doi:10.1016/S0378-3782(01)00196-7. ISSN 0378-3782. PMID 11520628.

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