The prostatic artery is a blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the prostate gland, which is located below the bladder in males. It typically branches off from the internal pudendal artery or the inferior vesical artery. This artery plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of the prostate. In addition to the prostate, the prostatic artery also provides blood to surrounding structures, including parts of the bladder and seminal vesicles. Proper blood flow through the prostatic artery is essential for reproductive health and can be affected by conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostate cancer.