4 Questions
Which artery passes obliquely downward and lateralward along the medial border of the Psoas major?
External Iliac Artery
Where does the External Iliac Artery enter the thigh and become the Femoral Artery?
Beneath the inguinal ligament
Which artery is larger than the Internal Iliac Artery?
External Iliac Artery
Where is the External Iliac Artery located relative to the inguinal ligament?
Beneath the inguinal ligament
Study Notes
Arteries of the Lower Abdomen and Thigh
- The Inferior Epigastric Artery passes obliquely downward and lateralward along the medial border of the Psoas major.
- The External Iliac Artery enters the thigh and becomes the Femoral Artery at the inlet of the femoral triangle.
- The External Iliac Artery is larger than the Internal Iliac Artery.
- The External Iliac Artery is located medial to the inguinal ligament.
Test your knowledge of the external iliac artery with this quiz. Learn about its course, location, and characteristics as it travels down into the thigh and becomes the femoral artery.
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