The distribution of the common iliac artery includes which arteries?

• A. Internal and External Iliac Arteries
• B. Orbital Arteries and External Carotid
• C. Dorsalis Pedis and Arcuate Arteries
• D. Pharyngeal Arteries

Answer: (A)

The main idea is where the common iliac arteries give rise to their branches. Each common iliac artery typically divides into an internal iliac and an external iliac. The internal iliac supplies pelvic organs, pelvic walls, and the gluteal region, while the external iliac continues along the pelvic brim and becomes the femoral artery after crossing the inguinal ligament to supply the lower limb. The other options describe arteries located in different regions (head/neck, foot, pharynx) and are not branches of the common iliac arteries.