external iliac artery

arteria iliaca externa

The external iliac artery is a large artery in the pelvic region that carries blood to the lower limb. The external iliac artery is a paired artery, meaning there is one on each side of the body: a right external iliac artery and left external iliac artery. The external iliac artery is accompanied by the external iliac vein, which is located posterior to the artery. [WP,unvetted].

Tipo Vessel
Nombre latino arteria iliaca externa
FMA ID 18805

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the external iliac artery?
The external iliac artery is a large artery in the pelvic region that carries blood to the lower limb. The external iliac artery is a paired artery, meaning there is one on each side of the body: a right external iliac artery and left external iliac artery. The external iliac artery is accompanied b
What is the Latin name for the external iliac artery?
The Latin name for the external iliac artery is arteria iliaca externa.

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