Noun: internal iliac artery
- The inner branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body; divides into several branches that supply blood to the pelvic and gluteal areas
"The internal iliac artery was ligated to control postpartum haemorrhage";
- hypogastric artery
Derived forms: internal iliac arteries
Type of: arteria iliaca, iliac artery
Encyclopedia: Internal iliac artery