Superior hypophysial artery
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The superior hypophyseal artery is an artery supplying the pars tuberalis, the infundibulum of the pituitary gland, and the median eminence. It is a branch of the ophthalmic part of the internal carotid artery.[1]
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Superior hypophysial artery | |
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Source | Ophthalmic portion of internal carotid artery |
Supplies | Pituitary gland |
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Latin | arteria hypophysialis superior, arteria hypophyseos superior |
TA98 | A12.2.06.017 |
TA2 | 4468 |
FMA | 49849 |
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