Corpus: Common iliac artery
1. Definition
The common iliac arteries are two large, powerful vascular branches of the abdominal aorta that form the aortic bifurcation.
2. Course
The common iliac artery is only about 3 to 4 cm long in adults, but has a diameter of more than 10 mm. After a short course, it divides into two branches near the sacroiliac joint:
The common iliac artery is accompanied by the common iliac vein of the same name.
3. Function
The common iliac arteries supply the pelvic region and the lower extremity.