iliac artery

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iliac artery

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aorta
…the right and left common iliac arteries, the principal arteries to the legs.
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…the right and left common iliac arteries, the principal arteries to the legs.
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human cardiovascular system
The aorta and its principal branches
…aorta divides into two common iliac arteries, each of which descends laterally and gives rise to external and internal branches. The right and left external iliac arteries are direct continuations of the common iliacs and become known as the femoral arteries after passing through the inguinal region, giving off branches…
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…aorta divides into two common iliac arteries, each of which descends laterally and gives rise to external and internal branches. The right and left external iliac arteries are direct continuations of the common iliacs and become known as the femoral arteries after passing through the inguinal region, giving off branches…
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