Corpus: Artery of ductus deferens
Synonym: deferential artery
1. Definition
The artery of the ductus deferens is a branch of the umbilical artery that accompanies the vas deferens.
2. Anatomy
The artery of the ductus deferens travels alongside the vas deferens within the spermatic cord toward the testicle. It forms anastomoses with both the testicular artery and the cremasteric artery.
3. Function
The artery of the ductus deferens supplies arterial blood to the vas deferens, as well as parts of the testis and epididymis.
4. Trivia
The artery of the ductus deferens is analogous to the uterine artery in women.