Internal Iliac Artery (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The internal iliac artery branches off from the common iliac artery to provide blood supply to the pelvic organs and surrounding structures.
- In human anatomy, the internal iliac artery plays a vital role in supplying oxygenated blood to the gluteal and pelvic regions.
- A surgeon carefully dissected the internal iliac artery to identify the anterior and posterior divisions for further analysis.
- Blood flow through the internal iliac artery was compromised due to the presence of an atherosclerotic plaque.
- During fetal development, the internal iliac artery undergoes significant changes to eventually supply blood to the adult pelvic organs and structures.