iliac


Definition: Meaning of, iliac in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɪlɪak /

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  1. anatomy of or relating to the ilium
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iliac used in phrases

  • circumflex iliac artery (noun)
    1. an artery that supplies the lower abdominal walls and skin and the sartorius muscle
  • circumflex iliac vein (noun)
    1. accompanies the artery of the same name
  • common iliac artery (noun)
    1. terminal branches of the abdominal aorta
  • common iliac vein (noun)
    1. formed by the internal and external iliac veins; unites with its fellow from the opposite side of the body to form the inferior vena cava
  • external iliac artery (noun)
    1. the outer branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; becomes the femoral artery
  • external iliac vein (noun)
    1. a continuation of the femoral vein; unites with the internal iliac vein to form the common iliac vein
  • iliac artery (noun)
    1. one of the large arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and legs
  • iliac vein (noun)
    1. one of three veins draining the pelvic area
  • internal iliac artery (noun)
    1. the inner branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; divides into several branches that supply blood to the pelvic and gluteal areas
  • internal iliac vein (noun)
    1. a vein that unites with the external iliac vein to form the common iliac vein
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