external iliac vein

vena iliaca externa

A large vein that connects the femoral vein to the common iliac vein. Their origin is at the inferior margin of the inguinal ligaments and they terminate when they join the internal iliac veins (to form the common iliac veins). Both external iliac veins are accompanied along their course by external iliac arteries. [WP,modified].

Tipo Vessel
Nombre latino vena iliaca externa
FMA ID 18883

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the external iliac vein?
A large vein that connects the femoral vein to the common iliac vein. Their origin is at the inferior margin of the inguinal ligaments and they terminate when they join the internal iliac veins (to form the common iliac veins). Both external iliac veins are accompanied along their course by external
What is the Latin name for the external iliac vein?
The Latin name for the external iliac vein is vena iliaca externa.

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