Iliac artery

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In human anatomy, iliac artery refers to several anatomical structures located in the pelvis:

• Common iliac artery – forms at terminus of the aorta.
• External iliac artery – forms when the common iliac artery bifurcates, continues as the femoral artery at the inguinal ligament.
• Internal iliac artery – forms when the common iliac artery bifurcates, supplies the perineum and sexual organs.

• Iliac vein

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