Vasculature of the Pelvis and Gluteal Region Flashcards
Common iliac splits at
L5-S1 level
Branches of the external iliac
Inferior epigastric
Deep circumflex iliac
Artery arising from external iliac just prior to its passing beneath inguinal ligament
Inferior epigastric
Deep circumflex iliac located
Proceeding laterally toward ASIS passing between transveralis fascia and peritoneum
Branch of internal iliac important in infants and children
Foveal branch of obturator artery
Obturator artery a branch of
Internal iliac
Obturator artery travels with
Obturator nerve to pass through obturator canal
Deep external pudendal a branch of
Femoral artery
Deep external pudendal passes over
Pectineus and adductor longus
Deep external pudendal supplies
Superficial perineal structures
Profunda femoris branches to hip joint
Ascending branch of lateral femoral circumflex
Medial femoral circumflex
Lateral femoral circumflex travels beneath
Rectus femoris
Sartorius
Gland of Cloquet/Node of Rosenmuller located
Near femoral ring on superior portion of femoral canal
Uppermost deep inguinal node