Iliac artery

Not to be confused with ileal arteries.

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

Iliac vein

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