33 Ovarian vessels 33.1 Anatomy The ovaries are irrigated by: • the ovarian arteries arising from the abdominal aorta • the ovarian branch of the uterine artery (Fig. 33.1). Fig. 33.1 The ovarian vessels. The left ovarian vein drains directly into the left renal vein, whereas the right ovarian vein drains into the inferior vena cava. When treating the ovary it is imperative to include manipulation of the left kidney, along with viscerovascular manipulation. Originating just below the renal arteries, the ovarian arteries descend along the psoas in an oblique lateral and caudal direction. They first cross the ureter just above the aortic bifurcation, and again in front of the sacral promontory. 33.2 Manual approach The patient is in decubitus, legs extended, hands crossed over the stomach. Position yourself to the side (Fig. 33.2). Fig. 33.2 Manipulation of the ovarian artery. Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Cardiovascular semiology simplified The posterior auricular artery The common carotid artery Neurovascular techniques Iliac vessels Vessels of the breast Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Visceral Vascular Manipulations Nov 7, 2016 | Posted by admin in MANUAL THERAPIST | Comments Off on Ovarian vessels Full access? Get Clinical Tree
33 Ovarian vessels 33.1 Anatomy The ovaries are irrigated by: • the ovarian arteries arising from the abdominal aorta • the ovarian branch of the uterine artery (Fig. 33.1). Fig. 33.1 The ovarian vessels. The left ovarian vein drains directly into the left renal vein, whereas the right ovarian vein drains into the inferior vena cava. When treating the ovary it is imperative to include manipulation of the left kidney, along with viscerovascular manipulation. Originating just below the renal arteries, the ovarian arteries descend along the psoas in an oblique lateral and caudal direction. They first cross the ureter just above the aortic bifurcation, and again in front of the sacral promontory. 33.2 Manual approach The patient is in decubitus, legs extended, hands crossed over the stomach. Position yourself to the side (Fig. 33.2). Fig. 33.2 Manipulation of the ovarian artery. Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Cardiovascular semiology simplified The posterior auricular artery The common carotid artery Neurovascular techniques Iliac vessels Vessels of the breast Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Visceral Vascular Manipulations Nov 7, 2016 | Posted by admin in MANUAL THERAPIST | Comments Off on Ovarian vessels Full access? Get Clinical Tree
