From which major vessel do the ovarian arteries originate?

From which major vessel do the ovarian arteries originate?

• A. Lateral aspect of the aorta inferior to the renal arteries
• B. Internal iliac arteries
• C. Common iliac arteries
• D. Superior mesenteric artery

Answer: (A)

Ovarian arteries arise from the abdominal aorta, projecting laterally just below the level of the renal arteries. They travel through the suspensory (infundibulopelvic) ligament to reach the ovary, supplying the gonad and often anastomosing with the uterine arteries along the ovarian–uterine arcade. This aortic origin distinguishes them from pelvic vessels like the internal iliac or common iliac arteries and from the superior mesenteric artery, which supply other regions. While rare variations can occur, the standard source is the lateral aspect of the aorta inferior to the renal arteries.

Ovarian arteries arise from the abdominal aorta, projecting laterally just below the level of the renal arteries. They travel through the suspensory (infundibulopelvic) ligament to reach the ovary, supplying the gonad and often anastomosing with the uterine arteries along the ovarian–uterine arcade. This aortic origin distinguishes them from pelvic vessels like the internal iliac or common iliac arteries and from the superior mesenteric artery, which supply other regions. While rare variations can occur, the standard source is the lateral aspect of the aorta inferior to the renal arteries.