(anatomy) A flat muscle on each side that form the outer layer of the lateral walls of the abdomen, that have aponeuroses extending medially to ensheathe the rectus muscles and fusing in the midventral line in the linea alba, and that act to compress the abdominal contents and to assist in expelling the contents of various visceral organs (as in urination, defecation, parturition, and expiration).

(anatomy) The outer branch of the carotid artery that supplies the face, tongue, and external parts of the head.

(anatomy) Synonym of facial artery.

plural of external iliac artery

(anatomy) The outer branch of the common iliac artery on either side of the body that passes beneath the inguinal ligament to become the femoral artery.

plural of external auditory meatus