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Vessels

Vascular reference, course, branches, clinical landmarks, and surgical significance.

28 vessels

28 vessels in Pelvis & Hip Clear ×

Vessel Common Iliac Artery arteria iliaca communis Pelvis & Hip The two common iliac arteries arise from the bifurcation of the abdominal aorta at the level… Vessel Common Iliac Vein vena iliaca communis Pelvis & Hip The right and left common iliac veins are formed by the union of the external and… Vessel Cruciate Anastomosis of the Hip anastomosis cruciformis coxae Pelvis & Hip The cruciate anastomosis is the rich vascular network around the proximal femur formed by the union… Vessel Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery arteria circumflexa ilium profunda Pelvis & Hip The deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA) arises from the lateral aspect of the external iliac artery… Vessel External Iliac Artery arteria iliaca externa Pelvis & Hip The external iliac artery is the direct continuation of the common iliac artery to the femoral… Vessel External Iliac Vein vena iliaca externa Pelvis & Hip The external iliac vein is the continuation of the femoral vein above the inguinal ligament, running… Vessel Iliolumbar Artery arteria iliolumbalis Pelvis & Hip The iliolumbar artery arises from the posterior division of the internal iliac artery and ascends posterior… Vessel Inferior Gluteal Artery arteria glutea inferior Pelvis & Hip The inferior gluteal artery exits below the piriformis to supply the inferior gluteus maximus and provides… Vessel Inferior Gluteal Artery Perforators perforantes arteriae gluteae inferioris Pelvis & Hip The inferior gluteal artery exits the greater sciatic foramen below the piriformis and supplies the inferior… Vessel Inferior Rectal Artery arteria rectalis inferior Pelvis & Hip The inferior rectal artery supplies the external anal sphincter, anal canal, and perianal skin through Alcock's… Vessel Inferior Vesical Artery arteria vesicalis inferior Pelvis & Hip The inferior vesical artery arises from the anterior division of the internal iliac artery in males,… Vessel Internal Iliac Artery arteria iliaca interna Pelvis & Hip The internal iliac (hypogastric) artery is the primary blood supply to the pelvic organs, gluteal muscles,… Vessel Internal Iliac Vein vena iliaca interna Pelvis & Hip The internal iliac vein drains the pelvic viscera, the pelvic walls, and the perineum, running posterior… Vessel Internal Pudendal Artery arteria pudenda interna Pelvis & Hip The internal pudendal artery is the terminal branch of the anterior division of the internal iliac… Vessel Lateral Sacral Arteries arteriae sacrales laterales Pelvis & Hip The lateral sacral arteries arise from the posterior division of the internal iliac artery and descend… Vessel Median Sacral Artery arteria sacralis mediana Pelvis & Hip The median sacral artery is a small unpaired vessel arising from the posterior surface of the… Vessel Middle Rectal Artery arteria rectalis media Pelvis & Hip The middle rectal artery is the critical collateral supply to the rectum after superior rectal artery… Vessel Obturator Artery arteria obturatoria Pelvis & Hip The obturator artery is the primary supply to the adductor compartment muscles and provides the acetabular… Vessel Obturator Vein vena obturatoria Pelvis & Hip The obturator vein accompanies the obturator artery through the obturator canal, draining the adductor compartment of… Vessel Pudendal Artery (Internal) arteria pudenda interna Pelvis & Hip The internal pudendal artery is the primary blood supply to the perineum, external genitalia, and external… Vessel Sigmoid Arteries arteriae sigmoideae Pelvis & Hip The sigmoid arteries are two to four branches of the inferior mesenteric artery that descend through… Vessel Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery arteria circumflexa ilium superficialis Pelvis & Hip The superficial circumflex iliac artery (SCIA) is a branch of the femoral artery arising just below… Vessel Superior Gluteal Artery arteria glutea superior Pelvis & Hip The superior gluteal artery is the largest branch of the internal iliac artery, supplying the gluteal… Vessel Superior Gluteal Artery Perforators perforantes arteriae gluteae superioris Pelvis & Hip The superior gluteal artery exits the greater sciatic foramen above the piriformis and divides into superficial…