Blood supply Flashcards
1
Q
What is the blood supply of the femur head?
A
Lateral femoral circumflex artery
Medial femoral circumflex artery
2
Q
What are the lateral femoral circumflex and the medial femoral circumflex branches of?
A
from or near the profunda femoris artery
they usually have at least two anastomoses around the proximal femur:
3
Q
What is the blood supply of the acetabulum?
A
acetabular branches posterior obturator artery
4
Q
Where may the ace tabular branches of the posterior obturator artery travel?
A
may travel in the ligament of the femur
this is not always present
