Helicine branch of uterine artery

System Reproductive

Helicine branch of uterine artery

Definition

Notes: The straight branches of the radial arteries of the uterus terminate in capillaries in the basal layer, while the spiral or coiled branches penetrate to the surface epithelium

Also known as arcuate artery of uterus, helicine artery of uterus, rami helicini uterinae — per UBERON

The Helicine branch of uterine artery is a part of the Reproductive.