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.