Quick Facts
Origin: Ascending branch of the uterine artery.
Course: Towards midline on anterior and posterior aspects of the uterus.
Branches: Helicine arterioles.
Supplied Structures: Uterus.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The tortuous ascending uterine artery gives off several arcuate branches that run along the anterior and posterior aspects of the uterus.
Course
The arcuate branches divide several times before they reach the midline. Here they form anastomoses between the right and left sides.
Branches
The terminal branches of the arcuate arteries are the helicine arterioles.
Supplied Structures
The arcuate arteries supply all layers of the uterus. The helicine arterioles form a dense network within the myometrium and endometrium.
