Anatomy

Iliac Artery

Either of two large arteries originating from the abdominal aorta; they supply blood to the pelvis, abdominal wall and legs.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Either of two large arteries originating from the abdominal aorta; they supply blood to the pelvis, abdominal wall and legs.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery
  • Arteries, Iliac
  • Artery, Iliac
  • Iliac Arteries

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A07w.015w.114w.444w

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NLM Classification

WG 595.I5

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Iliac Artery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007083. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007083
  2. Iliac Artery. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_iliac_artery
  3. Iliac Artery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q532558