Which arteries supply the uterus?

• A. Uterine Arteries Only
• B. Uterine, Ovarian, And Vaginal Arteries
• C. Internal Pudendal Arteries
• D. Aortic Arteries

Answer: (B)

The uterus is supplied by multiple arteries that form a rich pelvic blood supply. The primary source is the uterine arteries, branches of the internal iliac arteries, which run in the broad ligament to supply the body and cervix and form important anastomoses with the ovarian arteries. The ovarian arteries, coming from the abdominal aorta, also contribute to the uterus via these connections, especially to the fundus. The vaginal arteries, arising from the internal pudendal arteries, supply the lower uterus and cervix as part of the pelvic vascular network. Together, these three sources—uterine, ovarian, and vaginal arteries—provide robust perfusion to the uterus. Arteries from the internal pudendal mainly serve the perineum and vagina, and a generic “aortic” label doesn’t reflect the specific uterine supply pathways.