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| The abdominal aorta and its bifurcation into the two common iliac arteries. | |
| Gray's | subject #154 613 |
| Artery | Abdominal aorta |
The aortic bifurcation is the point at which the abdominal aorta bifurcates into the left and right common iliac arteries. The aortic bifurcation occurs at the level of the fourth lumbar vertebrae[1].
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The abdominal aorta and its branches. |
 Abdominal portion of the sympathetic trunk, with the celiac and hypogastric plexuses. |
 Posterior abdominal wall, after removal of the peritoneum, showing kidneys, suprarenal capsules, and great vessels. |
References
- ^ Lerona PT, Tewfik HH (June 1975). "Bifurcation level of the aorta: landmark for pelvic irradiation". Radiology 115 (3): 735. PMID 1129492.
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