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Cardiovascular System > Blood Vessels > Arteries > Epigastric Arteries

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Epigastric Arteries  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Inferior and external epigastric arteries arise from external iliac; superficial from femoral; superior from internal thoracic. They supply the abdominal muscles, diaphragm, iliac region, and groin. The inferior epigastric artery is used in coronary artery bypass grafting and myocardial revascularization.

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