This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Blood Vessels of Abdomen and Pelvis, Subject name: Anatomy
Uterine artery is a branch of? 
Select and explain. 
A. External iliac artery, B. Internal iliac artery, C. Aorta, D. Inferior vesical artery
B: Internal iliac artery
Answer: B: Internal iliac artery 
Explanation: ANSWER: (B) Internal iliac arteryREF: BDC 4th edition page 387BRANCHES OF THE INTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY:branches of anterior division: (6 in males, 7 in females)Superior vesicalObturatorMiddle rectalInferior vesical (in males)Vaginal artery (in females)Inferior glutealInternal pudendalUterine artery (in females)Branches of posterior division:IliolumbarTwo lateral sacralSuperior gluteal arteryBRANCHES OF ABDOMINAL AORTA:Ventral branches:Celiac trunkSuperior mesenteric arteryInferior mesenteric arteryLateral branches:Inferior phrenic arteryMiddle suprarenal arteryRenal arteriesTesticular or ovarian arteries.Dorsal arteries:Lumbar arteries - 4 pairs.Median sacral artery (unpaired)