The Branch of the Common Iliac Artery That Enters the Pelvic

Question

The branch of the common iliac artery that enters the pelvic cavity is the ________ artery.
A) superficial iliac
B) deep iliac
C) external iliac
D) internal iliac
E) femoral

Accepted Answer

The internal iliac artery enters the pelvic cavity and supplies blood to the pelvic viscera, gluteal region, and external genitalia. The superficial and deep iliac arteries are not actual branches of the common iliac artery, and the external iliac artery becomes the femoral artery as it enters the thigh, so those options are not correct.