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Common Iliac Vein
By: Tim Barclay, PhD
Medically reviewed by: Stephanie Curreli, MD, PhD
Last Updated: Jun 10, 2015
The common iliac veins refer to both the external and internal iliac veins; in the abdomen, these veins come together to create the inferior vena cava. These veins transport blood from the legs and pelvis back to the heart.
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