Cremasteric artery

System Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT 279658002

Cremasteric artery

Definition

The cremasteric artery (external spermatic artery) is a branch of the Inferior epigastric artery which accompanies the spermatic cord, and supplies the Cremaster and other coverings of the cord, anastomosing with the testicular artery (internal spermatic artery in older texts). (In the female, the cremesteric artery is very small and accompanies the round ligament.).

Also known as cremasteric part of inferior epigastric artery — per UBERON

The Cremasteric artery is a part of the Cardiovascular.

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