<Tr> <Th> FMA </Th> <Td> 18805 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Anatomical terminology (edit on Wikidata) </Td> </Tr> <P> The external iliac arteries are two major arteries which bifurcate off the common iliac arteries anterior to the sacroiliac joint of the pelvis . They proceed anterior and inferior along the medial border of the psoas major muscles . They exit the pelvic girdle posterior and inferior to the inguinal ligament about one third laterally from the insertion point of the inguinal ligament on the pubic tubercle at which point they are referred to as the femoral arteries . The external iliac artery is usually the artery used to attach the renal artery to the recipient of a kidney transplant . </P> <P> The external iliac artery arises from the bifurcation of the common iliac artery . It travels inferiorly, anteriorly, and laterally, making its way to the lower limb: </P>

When does the external iliac artery become the common femoral artery