iliolumbar artery (Meaning)
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iliolumbar artery (n)
an artery that originates in the internal iliac artery and supplies the pelvic muscles and bones
Synonyms & Antonyms of iliolumbar artery
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iliolumbar artery Sentence Examples
- The iliolumbar artery branches off from the abdominal aorta at the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
- The iliolumbar artery supplies blood to the iliacus and psoas major muscles, as well as to the lumbar plexus.
- Ligation of the iliolumbar artery is sometimes performed to control bleeding from pelvic fractures.
- The iliolumbar artery is often involved in the formation of a gluteal aneurysm.
- The iliolumbar artery is a source of collateral circulation for the lower limbs in the absence of the femoral artery.
- Embolization of the iliolumbar artery is a treatment option for iliac artery aneurysms.
- The iliolumbar artery can be visualized using computed tomography angiography or magnetic resonance angiography.
- The iliolumbar artery is an important landmark in laparoscopic and robotic surgery of the pelvis.
- The iliolumbar artery is commonly involved in iliac artery occlusive disease.
- The iliolumbar artery is a potential source of arterial bleeding during lumbar spine surgery.
FAQs About the word iliolumbar artery
an artery that originates in the internal iliac artery and supplies the pelvic muscles and bones
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The iliolumbar artery branches off from the abdominal aorta at the level of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
The iliolumbar artery supplies blood to the iliacus and psoas major muscles, as well as to the lumbar plexus.
Ligation of the iliolumbar artery is sometimes performed to control bleeding from pelvic fractures.
The iliolumbar artery is often involved in the formation of a gluteal aneurysm.
