Epigastric Arteries

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.

Year introduced: 1996

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Tree Number(s): A07.015.114.330

MeSH Unique ID: D019074

Entry Terms:

• Arteries, Epigastric
• Artery, Epigastric
• Epigastric Artery

Previous Indexing:

• Abdominal Muscles/blood supply (1966-1995)

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Anatomy Category
Cardiovascular System
Blood Vessels
Arteries
Epigastric Arteries