iliac

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English - English
Pertaining to, or in the region of, the ilium, or dorsal bone of the pelvis; as, the iliac artery
of or relating to the ilium
Pertaining to ancient Ilium, or Troy
See Ileac, 1
{s} pertaining to or located near the hipbone (Anatomy)
Of or pertaining to the ilium
iliacal
iliac artery
One of the large arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and legs
iliac passion
{i} (Medicine) ileus, obstruction of the intestine which causes severe pain and vomiting
iliac vein
one of three veins draining the pelvic area
ıliac
{a} belonging to the lower bowels
circumflex iliac artery
an artery that supplies the lower abdominal walls and skin and the sartorius muscle
circumflex iliac vein
accompanies the artery of the same name
common iliac artery
terminal branches of the abdominal aorta
common iliac vein
formed by the internal and external iliac veins; unites with its fellow from the opposite side of the body to form the inferior vena cava
external iliac artery
the outer branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; becomes the femoral artery
external iliac vein
a continuation of the femoral vein; unites with the internal iliac vein to form the common iliac vein
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
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