External iliac artery

The external iliac artery is a large artery in the pelvic region that carries blood to the lower limb.

The external iliac artery is a paired artery, meaning there is one on each side of the body: a right external iliac artery and left external iliac artery.

The external iliac artery arises from the bifurcation of the common iliac artery. It travels inferiorly, anteriorly, and laterally, making its ways to the lower limb:

The external iliac artery is accompanied by the external iliac vein, which is located posterior to the artery.