External Iliac Artery

**Semantic type:** Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

**Definition:** An artery arising from the bifurcation of the common iliac artery in the lower torso. The external iliac artery becomes the femoral artery and is the main blood supply for the leg.

**Synonyms:** - EXTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY - Structure of external iliac artery (body structure)