5 Questions
Which of the following arteries is a branch of the external iliac artery?
Femoral artery
Which artery provides blood supply to the posterior compartment of the thigh?
Profunda femoris artery
Which of the following arteries is not a branch of the popliteal artery?
Fibular artery
What is the main artery of the lower limb?
Femoral artery
Which of the following arteries is responsible for supplying blood to the knee joint?
Genicular artery
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.
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.
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