#iliac_vein__iliacvein__vena_iliaca one of three veins draining the pelvic area
supertype: #vein__vena a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart; all veins except the pulmonary carry unaerated blood
subtype: #hypogastric_vein__hypogastricvein__internal_iliac_vein a vein that unites with the external iliac vein to form the common iliac vein
subtype: #external_iliac_vein a continuation of the femoral vein; unites with the internal iliac vein to form the common iliac vein
subtype: #common_iliac_vein formed by the internal and external iliac veins; unites with its fellow from the opposite side of the body to form the inferior vena cava
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