Which statement about the uterine artery is correct?

• A. Ovarian artery supplies the uterus directly.
• B. Uterine artery arises from the renal artery and supplies the cervix.
• C. Uterine artery anastomoses with ovarian artery and supplies caudal part of the tract.
• D. Testicular artery supplies the cervix.

Answer: (C)

Understanding how blood reaches the uterus shows that the uterine artery, a branch of the internal iliac, runs to the uterus and cervix and forms important connections with the ovarian artery. These anastomoses provide collateral flow to the caudal part of the reproductive tract, including the cervix and lower vagina. That combination—uterine artery connecting with the ovarian artery and supplying the caudal tract—best fits how the vascular supply actually works.

The other statements don’t align with typical anatomy: the uterine artery does not originate from the renal artery; it is not solely supplied by the ovarian artery without the anastomosis; and the testicular artery is a male vessel and has no role in supplying the cervix.