Noun arteria circumflexa ilium has 1 sense

1. circumflex iliac artery, arteria circumflexa ilium - an artery that supplies the lower abdominal walls and skin and the sartorius muscle
   --₁ is a kind of circumflex artery
   

Term: arteria circumflexa ilium

Description:

The arteria circumflexa ilium is a blood vessel that branches off from the external iliac artery. It supplies blood to the muscles and structures in the iliac region.

Senses:

1. Noun: The arteria circumflexa ilium refers to a specific blood vessel in the human body.

Usages:

1. Medical: Surgeons often examine the arteria circumflexa ilium during procedures in the pelvic area.
2. Anatomy: The arteria circumflexa ilium runs parallel to the iliac crest, delivering oxygenated blood to various tissues.

Examples:

1. The surgeon carefully clamped the arteria circumflexa ilium to prevent excessive bleeding during the operation.
2. Damage to the arteria circumflexa ilium can lead to decreased blood supply to the surrounding muscles and tissues.

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