MCQ – 100030

Which of the following is not a branch of the anterior division of the internal iliac artery?

Correct Answer � D Explanation

Internal Iliac Artery:

• The internal iliac artery is the main artery of the pelvis and arises from the common iliac artery.

• It divides into two major divisions:

  • Anterior division – primarily supplies pelvic viscera and perineum.

  • Posterior division – mainly supplies the pelvic wall, gluteal region, and spinal cord.

Branches of the Anterior Division of Internal Iliac Artery: (Varies slightly between males and females)

• In both sexes:

  • Umbilical artery (gives superior vesical artery)

  • Obturator artery

  • Middle rectal artery

  • Inferior gluteal artery

  • Internal pudendal artery

• In males:

  • Inferior vesical artery

• In females:

  • Uterine artery

  • Vaginal artery