(anatomy) One of the large arteries supplying blood to the pelvis and legs.

(anatomy) A large, smooth, concave surface on the internal surface of the ilium.

Synonym of nail-patella syndrome

(anatomy) Either of the two large arteries arising from the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta which occurs at the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra.

plural of common iliac vein

plural of common iliac artery

plural of external iliac artery

(anatomy) The outer branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body that passes beneath the inguinal ligament to become the femoral artery.

(anatomy) The inner branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body.

(anatomy) Either of two veins, of which one is formed on each side of the body by the union of the external and internal iliac veins, and which unite to form the inferior vena cava at the level of the fifth lumbar vertebra.