common iliac vein
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Common iliac vein — Vein: Common iliac vein Veins of the abdomen and lower limb inferior vena cava, common iliac vein, external iliac vein, internal iliac vein, femoral vein and their tributaries. The aorta and its bifurcation (unlabe … Wikipedia
common iliac vein — noun formed by the internal and external iliac veins; unites with its fellow from the opposite side of the body to form the inferior vena cava • Hypernyms: ↑iliac vein, ↑vena iliaca … Useful english dictionary
iliac vein — n any of several veins on each side of the body corresponding to and accompanying the iliac arteries: a) 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… … Medical dictionary
Iliac vein — In human anatomy, iliac vein refers to several anatomical structures located in the pelvis: *External iliac vein terminates at the common iliac vein, drains the femoral vein. *Internal iliac vein terminates at the common iliac vein, drains pelvic … Wikipedia
iliac vein — noun one of three veins draining the pelvic area • Syn: ↑vena iliaca • Hypernyms: ↑vein, ↑vena, ↑venous blood vessel • Hyponyms: ↑hypogastric vein, ↑internal iliac vein, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
External iliac vein — Infobox Vein Name = PAGENAME Latin = vena iliaca externa GraySubject = 173 GrayPage = 672 Caption = Veins of the abdomen and lower limb inferior vena cava, common iliac vein, external iliac vein, internal iliac vein, femoral vein and their… … Wikipedia
Internal iliac vein — Infobox Vein Name = PAGENAME Latin = v. iliaca interna, v. hypogastrica GraySubject = 173 GrayPage = 673 Caption = The veins of the right half of the male pelvis. Caption2 = The iliac veins. (Int. iliac visible at center.) DrainsFrom = DrainsTo … Wikipedia
internal iliac vein — noun a vein that unites with the external iliac vein to form the common iliac vein • Syn: ↑hypogastric vein • Hypernyms: ↑iliac vein, ↑vena iliaca … Useful english dictionary
external iliac vein — noun a continuation of the femoral vein; unites with the internal iliac vein to form the common iliac vein • Hypernyms: ↑iliac vein, ↑vena iliaca … Useful english dictionary
Common iliac artery — Artery: Common iliac artery Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for arteries and inguinal canal … Wikipedia
