helicine branch of uterine artery

arcuate artery of uterus

The helicine branches of uterine artery (or helicine arterioles, or spiral arteries) are small arteries which temporarily supply the endometrium of the uterus during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. In histology, identifying the presence of these arteries is one of the most useful techniques in identifying the phase of the cycle.

Type Vessel
Structure parente helicine artery
Nom latin arcuate artery of uterus
FMA ID 21101

Questions fréquentes

What is the helicine branch of uterine artery?
The helicine branches of uterine artery (or helicine arterioles, or spiral arteries) are small arteries which temporarily supply the endometrium of the uterus during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. In histology, identifying the presence of these arteries is one of the most useful techniques
What is the Latin name for the helicine branch of uterine artery?
The Latin name for the helicine branch of uterine artery is arcuate artery of uterus.

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