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common iliac artery |
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common iliac artery, a division of the abdominal aorta, starting in front of the fourth lumbar vertebra, passing caudally about 5 cm, and dividing into external and internal iliac arteries. The right common iliac artery is somewhat longer than the left. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| [16,18-22] The abdominal aorta bifurcates into the left and right common iliac arteries at the level of the L4 vertebrae (anterolaterally on the left side). |
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