Arterial supply of the pelvis Flashcards
1
Q
Abdominal aorta bifurcates at the level of ________ into __________
A
L4
L and R common iliac arteries
2
Q
the common iliac arteries bifurcate at ________
To give off _______
A
the SI joint
an Internal and larger external iliac artery
3
Q
main blood supply to the lower limb
A
External iliac artery
4
Q
Internal iliac artery
A
perfuses the pelvic viscera, perineal, pelvic and gluteal regions