Which artery carries blood from the abdominal aorta to the hindlimbs?
A) internal iliac artery
B) external iliac artery
C) iliolumbar artery
D) left colic artery

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The external iliac artery arises from the abdominal aorta just below the level of the umbilicus and carries blood to the hindlimbs. The internal iliac artery supplies the pelvic organs and the medial thigh. The iliolumbar artery supplies the lumbar vertebrae, muscles of the back and the spinal cord. The left colic artery supplies the descending colon.

Which Artery Carries Blood from the Abdominal Aorta to the Hindlimbs