Iliac Vein (Noun)
Meaning
One of three veins draining the pelvic area.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The iliac vein is formed by the confluence of the internal and external iliac veins in the pelvic region.
- Compression of the left iliac vein by the right iliac artery can cause deep vein thrombosis.
- The common iliac vein is a short vein that forms by the junction of the internal and external iliac veins.
- The external iliac vein is a continuation of the femoral vein and extends up to the junction with the internal iliac vein.
- The internal iliac vein drains the pelvic organs and walls, and joins the external iliac vein to form the common iliac vein.