iliac artery


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

Pronunciation: / ˈɪlɪak ˈɑːtəri /

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iliac artery iliac arteries
  1. one of the large arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and legs
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iliac artery used in phrases

  • circumflex iliac artery (noun)
    1. an artery that supplies the lower abdominal walls and skin and the sartorius muscle
  • common iliac artery (noun)
    1. terminal branches of the abdominal aorta
  • external iliac artery (noun)
    1. the outer branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; becomes the femoral artery
  • 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
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