<prompt> Ovarian artery is a branch of:Abdominal aortaInternal iliac arteryExternal iliac arteryInferior mesenteric artery  <response>: Ans. A Abdominal aortaRef: Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith, Moore, 5th ed. pg. 387; Grays Anatomy, 40th ed. Ch. 62 The ovarian arterytesticular arises from the abdominal aorta. The ovarian arteries are branches of the abdominal aorta and originate below the renal arteries. Thats the reason it is sometimes also referred as water under the bridge The ovarian veins emerge from the ovary as a plexus pampiniform plexus in the mesovarium and suspensory ligament. Abdominal aorta divides into right and left common iliac artery at the level of L4 Grays which further divides into internal and external iliac arteries supplying the organs of pelvis. Length of right iliac artery: 5 cmQ Length of left iliac artery: 4 cmQ 