arteria iliaca

1. One of the large arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and legs (synset 105354694)
   is a type of: arteria, arterial blood vessel, artery - a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
   subtypes:

   • common iliac artery - terminal branches of the abdominal aorta
   • external iliac artery - the outer branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; becomes the femoral artery
   • hypogastric artery, internal iliac artery - 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
   is a part of: ilium - the upper and widest of the three bones making up the hipbone
   same as: iliac artery

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