Medical Definition of Inferior epigastric artery

1. Origin, external iliac; branches, cremasteric, muscular and pubic; anastomoses, superior epigastric, obturator. With overlying peritoneum, forms lateral umbilical ligament and forms a basis for distinguishing types of inguinal herniae: direct hernias pass medial to the artery; indirect hernias pass laterally. Synonym: arteria epigastrica inferior, deep epigastric artery. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Inferior Epigastric Artery

inferior constrictor muscle of pharynx
inferior costal facet
inferior costal pit
inferior court
inferior dental arch
inferior dental artery
inferior dental branches of inferior dental plexus
inferior dental canal
inferior dental foramen
inferior dental nerve
inferior dental plexus
inferior dental rami
inferior duodenal fold
inferior duodenal fossa
inferior duodenal recess
inferior epigastric lymph nodes
inferior epigastric vein
inferior extensor retinaculum
inferior extremity
inferior fascia of pelvic diaphragm
inferior flexure of duodenum
inferior fovea
inferior frontal convolution
inferior frontal gyrus
inferior frontal sulcus
inferior ganglion of glossopharyngeal nerve
inferior ganglion of vagus nerve
inferior gemellus

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