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.
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.
Cross-section showing structures surrounding right hip-joint.
Femoral sheath laid open to show its three compartments.
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Femoral artery and its major branches - right thigh, anterior view.
Illustration depicting main leg arteries (anterior view).
Femoral artery - deep dissection.
References
- ↑ Femoral Artery. Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics (2011). Retrieved 27 December 2011.
- ↑ Amarnath C and Hemant Patel. Comprehensive Textbook of Clinical Radiology - Volume III: Chest and Cardiovascular system (2023)Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9788131263617. Page 1072