Iliac

Iliac

Iliac (pronounced: ih-lee-ak) is a term used in anatomy to refer to anything related to the ilium, the largest bone of the pelvis. The term is derived from the Latin ilium, meaning "flank or loin".

Etymology

The term "iliac" comes from the Latin ilium, which itself is derived from the Greek ἰλιον (ilion). Both terms were used in ancient times to refer to the hip or pelvic region.

Related Terms

• Iliac artery: One of the major arteries in the pelvic region. It branches off from the aorta and supplies blood to the pelvis and legs.
• Iliac crest: The uppermost edge of the ilium. It is an important landmark in clinical medicine and is often used as a reference point in surgical procedures.
• Iliac fossa: A large, smooth concave surface on the internal surface of the ilium. It forms the upper part of the hip bone.
• Iliac spine: A bony projection on the ilium. There are four iliac spines: the anterior superior, anterior inferior, posterior superior, and posterior inferior iliac spines.
• Iliac vein: A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower limbs and pelvis back to the heart.

See Also

• Pelvis
• Hip bone
• Sacrum
• Coccyx

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Iliac
• Wikipedia's article - Iliac

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