Superior hypophysial artery explained

Superior hypophysial artery
Latin:arteria hypophysialis superior, arteria hypophyseos superior
Branchfrom:Ophthalmic portion of internal carotid artery
Supplies:Pituitary gland

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]

References

  1. Gibo H, Hokama M, Kyoshima K, Kobayashi S . Arteries to the pituitary . Nippon Rinsho . 51 . 10 . 2550–4 . 1993 . 8254920.