Anatomy
Course
A branch of the anterior trunk of the anterior iliac artery. It travels anteriorly along the margin of the pelvic inlet and travels superiorly to the anterior abdominal wall. It then travels to the umbilicus.
Supply
In adults, its relevance is via its branches; the superior vesical arteries, which supply some of the bladder.
Clinical
Relevant in supplying blood to the fetus. It travels through the umbilical cord.
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