Arteries Of Pelvis

Question 1

Arteries of pelvis

Answer 1

1. Internal iliac artery
2. Superior rectal artery
3. Median sacral artery

Question 2

Internal iliac artery beginning, course, and end

Answer 2

1. Begins in front of sacroiliac joint at lumbosacral disc level, as smaller of common iliac artery 2 terminal branches
2. Passes downwards & backwards along posterior part of pelvis lateral wall
3. Ends opposite greater sciatic foramen upper margin by dividing into anterior and posterior divisions

Question 3

Relations: anterior and inferior

Answer 3

Ureter

Question 4

Relations: posterior and superior

Answer 4

Internal iliac vein

Question 5

Relations: medial

Answer 5

Peritoneum

Question 6

Relations: lateral

Answer 6

1. External iliac vein
2. Obturator nerve