Term Name:	external iliac artery
Synonyms:	arteria iliaca externa
Definition:	The external iliac artery is a large artery in the pelvic region that carries blood to the lower limb. The external iliac artery is a paired artery, meaning there is one on each side of the body: a right external iliac artery and left external iliac artery. The external iliac artery is accompanied by the external iliac vein, which is located posterior to the artery. [WP,unvetted].
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0001308]