Deep circumflex iliac artery
Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery
The Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery (pronunciation: /di:p/ /sɜːrkəmˈflɛks/ /ɪˈlaɪək/ /ˈɑːrtəri/) is a significant blood vessel in the human body. It is a branch of the External Iliac Artery and is responsible for supplying blood to the Ilium and the Abdominal Wall.
Etymology
The term 'Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery' is derived from Latin and Greek roots. 'Deep' comes from the Old English 'deop', 'Circumflex' is derived from the Latin 'circumflexus', meaning 'bent around', 'Iliac' comes from the Greek 'ilia', meaning 'flank or loin', and 'Artery' is derived from the Greek 'arteria', meaning 'windpipe'.
Anatomy
The Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery originates from the lateral side of the External Iliac Artery, near the Inguinal Ligament. It ascends obliquely to the anterior superior iliac spine, passing beneath the Iliacus Muscle. It then travels along the inner lip of the Iliac Crest, giving off several branches to the muscles and integument, and anastomoses with the Iliolumbar Artery and the Superior Gluteal Artery.
Related Terms
- External Iliac Artery: The main blood vessel that gives rise to the Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery.
- Ilium: The large broad bone forming the upper part of each half of the pelvis, to which the Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery supplies blood.
- Abdominal Wall: The region of the body that is supplied with blood by the Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery.
- Inguinal Ligament: The structure near which the Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery originates.
- Iliacus Muscle: The muscle beneath which the Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery passes.
- Iliac Crest: The structure along which the Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery travels.
- Iliolumbar Artery: The artery with which the Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery anastomoses.
- Superior Gluteal Artery: The artery with which the Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery anastomoses.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deep circumflex iliac artery
- Wikipedia's article - Deep circumflex iliac artery
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