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]