Which Statement Does NOT Accurately Define the Left Common Iliac

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT accurately define the left common iliac artery?

• A) The vessel lies posterior to the ureter and anterior to the peritoneum.
• B) The left common iliac vein is posterior to the artery.
• C) The psoas magnus muscle borders the artery laterally.
• D) The vessel is the first segment of the peripheral arterial tree distal to the aorta.

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