Epigastric Arteries

Synonyms

Arteries, Epigastric

Artery, Epigastric

Epigastric Artery

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.