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Which of the following arteries is a branch of the external iliac artery?
Which of the following arteries is a branch of the external iliac artery?
- Femoral artery (correct)
- Obturator artery
- Fibular artery
- Popliteal artery
Which artery provides blood supply to the posterior compartment of the thigh?
Which artery provides blood supply to the posterior compartment of the thigh?
- Tibioperoneal trunk
- Popliteal artery
- Profunda femoris artery (correct)
- Femoral artery
Which of the following arteries is not a branch of the popliteal artery?
Which of the following arteries is not a branch of the popliteal artery?
- Anterior tibial artery
- Posterior tibial artery
- Fibular artery (correct)
- Genicular artery
What is the main artery of the lower limb?
What is the main artery of the lower limb?
Which of the following arteries is responsible for supplying blood to the knee joint?
Which of the following arteries is responsible for supplying blood to the knee joint?
Flashcards
External iliac artery branch
External iliac artery branch
The femoral artery branches from the external iliac artery.
Posterior thigh blood supply
Posterior thigh blood supply
The profunda femoris artery supplies the posterior compartment of the thigh.
Popliteal artery branch - not fibular
Popliteal artery branch - not fibular
The fibular artery is not a branch of the popliteal artery.
Lower limb's main artery
Lower limb's main artery
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Knee joint blood supply
Knee joint blood supply
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Profunda femoris artery
Profunda femoris artery
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Femoral artery
Femoral artery
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Popliteal artery
Popliteal artery
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Fibular artery
Fibular artery
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Genicular artery function
Genicular artery function
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Study Notes
Arteries of the Lower Limb
- The femoral artery is a branch of the external iliac artery.
- The profunda femoris artery provides blood supply to the posterior compartment of the thigh.
- The anterior tibial artery is not a branch of the popliteal artery.
- The femoral artery is the main artery of the lower limb.
- The genicular artery is responsible for supplying blood to the knee joint.
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This quiz tests your knowledge of the arteries of the lower limb, including their branches and blood supply to different compartments. Identify the main artery of the lower limb, the artery responsible for supplying blood to the knee joint, and more.
