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Superficial circumflex iliac artery

Superficial circumflex iliac artery is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Superficial circumflex iliac artery rather than just read about it. In short: The superficial iliac circumflex artery (or superficial circumflex iliac), the smallest of the cutaneous branches of the femoral artery, arises close to the superficial epigastric artery, and, piercing the fascia lata, runs lateralward, parallel with the inguinal ligament, as far as the crest of the ilium. It divides into branches which supply the integument of the groin, the superficial fascia, and the superficial…

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Reference excerpt

The superficial iliac circumflex artery (or superficial circumflex iliac), the smallest of the cutaneous branches of the femoral artery, arises close to the superficial epigastric artery, and, piercing the fascia lata, runs lateralward, parallel with the inguinal ligament, as far as the crest of the ilium. It divides into branches which supply the integument of the groin, the superficial fascia, and the superficial subinguinal lymph glands, anastomosing with the deep iliac circumflex, the superior gluteal and lateral femoral circumflex arteries. In 45% to 50% of persons the superficial circumflex iliac artery and superficial inferior epigastric artery arise from a common trunk. In contrast, 40% to 45% of persons have a superficial circumflex iliac artery and superficial inferior epigastric artery that arise from separate origins.

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References This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)

External links antthigh at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University) (femoralart)

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

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Applications of Superficial circumflex iliac artery

In research: Superficial circumflex iliac artery appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Superficial circumflex iliac artery in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Superficial circumflex iliac artery is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Arteries of the abdomen, Arteries of the lower limb, Cardiovascular system stubs, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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