VIVA: Anatomy - Abdomen and pelvis

Question 1

Describe the course of the iliac arteries

Answer 1

Common iliac origin from aorta at L3
Follows medial border of psoas to pelvic brim
Divides at level of L5-S1
Internal iliac artery enters pelvis
External iliac artery follows iliopsoas ends at the inguinal ligament and becomes femoral artery at mid-inguinal point

Question 2

What is the blood supply of the uterus?

Answer 2

Uterine artery from the anterior division of the internal iliac artery
Crosses above the ureter on its course to the uterus
Commonly anastamoses with the vaginal and ovarian arteries