Cremasteric artery

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Artery: Cremasteric artery
The scrotum.
Latin arteria cremasterica
Gray's subject #156 623
Source Inferior epigastric artery   
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The cremasteric artery (external spermatic artery) is a branch of the Inferior epigastric artery which accompanies the spermatic cord, and supplies the Cremaster and other coverings of the cord, anastomosing with the internal spermatic artery (in the female it is very small and accompanies the round ligament.)

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