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Anatomy of the Heart



Common iliac Artery



What is the common iliac artery?

  • Arteries are vessels that carry blood away from the heart. The common iliac artery extends from the descending aorta and branches into internal and external iliac arteries.

Function:

  • Carries oxygenated blood from the abdominal aorta to the legs and feet.



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