Middle (anorectal) rectal artery

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The middle (anorectal) rectal artery is a branch of the anterior division of the internal iliac artery (Read more!). It is also known as the middle hemorrhoidal artery. This artery is often absent or very small. It forms anastomoses with both the superior rectal artery and the inferior rectal artery.

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