Pelvis Neurovascular Supply Flashcards
1
Q
What are the characteristics of the pelvic neurovascular supply?
A
The nerves and vessels are extraperitoneal
AVN from medial to lateral
2
Q
What is the primary artery that has many branches off of it and supplies the pelvis?
A
the internal iliac artery
3
Q
What arteries are most commonly injured due to a pelvic fracture?
A
external iliac
internal iliac
obturator
4
Q
Characteristics of pelvic veins
A
major veins frequently follow their arterial counterparts
formation of plexuses
lots of variation!
