Deep circumflex iliac vein
Vena circumflexa iliaca profunda
- Latin synonym: Vena circumflexa ilium profunda
Definition
The Deep Iliac Circumflex Vein (v. circumflexa ilium profunda) is formed by the union of the venæ comitantes of the deep iliac circumflex artery, and joins the external iliac vein about 2 cm. above the inguinal ligament.
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