The Larger of the Two Branches of the Common Iliac

Question

The larger of the two branches of the common iliac artery is the ________ artery.
A) superficial iliac
B) deep iliac
C) external iliac
D) internal iliac
E) femoral

Accepted Answer

The larger of the two branches of the common iliac artery is the external iliac artery, which runs along the inguinal ligament and eventually becomes the femoral artery. The deep iliac artery is not a recognized branch of the common iliac, and the superficial iliac artery is not a medically recognized term. The internal iliac artery is the smaller of the two branches of the common iliac, and it supplies blood to the pelvic organs and muscles.