Which blood vessel primarily supplies the anterior thigh?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which blood vessel is the main supplier of blood to the anterior region of the thigh. This involves knowledge of human anatomy, specifically the vascular system and the arteries that supply blood to different regions of the body.
Answer
The femoral artery.
The femoral artery primarily supplies the anterior thigh.
Answer for screen readers
The femoral artery primarily supplies the anterior thigh.
More Information
The femoral artery is essential for supplying oxygenated blood to the lower limbs and is a continuation of the external iliac artery, originating just below the inguinal ligament in the thigh.
Sources
- Femoral Artery - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Arteries of the Lower Limb - TeachMeAnatomy - teachmeanatomy.info
- Femoral Artery - Physiopedia - physio-pedia.com
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