This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Umblicial cord and diaphragm, Subject name: Anatomy
Obliterated Umbilical Aery is continuation of:- 
Select and explain. 
A. Anterior division of internal iliac aery, B. Posterior division of internal iliac aery, C. Superior vesicle aery, D. Inferior vesicle aery
A: Anterior division of internal iliac aery
Answer: A: Anterior division of internal iliac aery 
Explanation: During the intrauterine life the internal iliac aery is twice the length of external iliac aery and is the direct continuation of common iliac aery and reaches to the umbilicus along with the contralateral aery. At bih as the placental circulation ceases, only the pelvic pa remains patent as anterior division of internal iliac aery and pa of superior vesicle aery.