Internal Iliac artery

• Origin and course
  • It branches from the common iliac artery at the level of L5-S1.
  • Short, thick vessel about 4 cm in length
• Branches
  • The internal iliac artery has two major trunks
    • anterior
      • The hypogastric artery extends from the anterior branch to the bladder.
    • posterior. 
• Relationship
  • Anterior
    • Ureter and Ovary in the female
  • Lateral
    • External Iliac vein
  • Posterior
    • Internal Iliac vein
• Supplies
  • Pelvis
  • Generative organs
  • Inside of the thigh