Femoral artery
The femoral artery is the large artery that takes oxygen rich blood to a human's legs. Coming from the heart the blood flows along the iliac artery which then divides into the two (bifurcates) femoral arteries, to supply blood to each leg.[1] The artery is very close to the surface where it passes through the groin.
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Parts of the femoral artery.[2]
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Femoral Artery Media
Femoral artery showing common and superficial arteries, in common usage but not listed in TA
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Schema of arteries of the thigh, including femoral artery and branches.
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Cross-section showing structures surrounding right hip-joint.
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Femoral sheath laid open to show its three compartments.
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Femoral artery and its major branches - right thigh, anterior view.
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Illustration depicting main leg arteries (anterior view).
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Femoral artery - deep dissection.
References
- ↑ "Femoral Artery". Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics. 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ↑ Amarnath C and Hemant Patel (2023). Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Radiology - Volume III: Chest and Cardiovascular system. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9788131263617. Page 1072