Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 21 - The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics - Figure 21.22 - Page 772: 1

Answer

The abdominal aorta bifurcates at about the level of L4 and gives rise to the right and left common iliac arteries.

Work Step by Step

The common iliac artery branches to form the internal and external arteries iliacs --on both sides. The external iliac artery further gives rise to the femoral.; distally the femoral gives rise to the deep femoral (of the thigh) and the popliteal arteries-- on both sides
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