Anatomy

Iliac Vein

A vein on either side of the body which is formed by the union of the external and internal iliac veins and passes upward to join with its fellow of the opposite side to form the inferior vena cava.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A vein on either side of the body which is formed by the union of the external and internal iliac veins and passes upward to join with its fellow of the opposite side to form the inferior vena cava.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Iliac Veins
  • Vein, Iliac
  • Veins, Iliac
  • Deep Circumflex Iliac Vein

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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.908w.427w

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NLM Classification

WG 625.I5

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Iliac Vein. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007084. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007084
  2. Iliac Vein. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_iliac_vein
  3. Iliac Vein. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3143036