Iliac Artery

• Origin and course
  • Aorta bifurcates into common Iliac arteries at L4
  • Travels inferolaterally for approximately five cm and terminates as the internal and external iliac arteries at the level of the pelvic inlet
• Branches
  • internal iliac arteries 
  • external iliac arteries 
• Relationship
  • Accompanied by corresponding veins
  • Ureters are anterior
• Supplies
  • Pelvis
  • Lower extremity
  • Genitals