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Iliac artery
Introduction
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.
See also
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