What is another word for internal iliac vein?
Pronunciation: [ɪntˈɜːnə͡l ˈɪlɪˌak vˈe͡ɪn] (IPA) 
The internal iliac vein can also be known as the hypogastric vein, due to its location near the hypogastric region. It can also be referred to as the pelvic vein, as it runs through the pelvic area. Additionally, it may be called the internal pudendal vein, as it is responsible for draining the blood from the internal genitals and perineum. Some further synonyms could include the vesical vein, which carries blood from the urinary bladder, or the gluteal vein, which runs alongside the gluteal muscles.
