Iliac artery explained

Iliac artery should not be confused with ileal arteries.

In human anatomy, the iliac arteries are three arteries located in the region of the ilium in the pelvis:

• Common iliac artery – forms at terminus of the aorta
• External iliac artery – forms where the common iliac artery bifurcates, continues as the femoral artery at the inguinal ligament
• Internal iliac artery – forms where the common iliac artery bifurcates, supplies the perineum and sexual organs.

See also

• Iliac vein