Medical Definition of Ramus pubicus arteriae epigastricae inferioris
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Branch arising from the inferior epigastric artery medial to the deep inguinal ring; runs medial to femoral ring onto posterior pubis; anastomosis, pubic branch of obturator artery. This anastomosis is frequently large, referred to as an "accessory obturator artery." In 20-30%, this anastomosis replaces the obturator artery, as an "aberrant" or "replaced" obturator artery.
Synonym: ramus pubicus arteriae epigastricae inferioris.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ramus Pubicus Arteriae Epigastricae Inferioris
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