Canine Pelvic Limb Vessels

Question 1

The caudal epigastric a. supplies __________

Answer 1

The caudal epigastric a. supplies caudal half of rectus abdominus

Question 2

The __________ is the continuation of the external iliac a. after it passes through the abdominal wall via the vascular lacuna

Answer 2

femoral artery

Question 3

The lateral circumflex femoral a. supplies __________

Answer 3

The** lateral circumflex femoral a.** supplies quadriceps mm., tensor fasciae latae m, superficial & middle gluteal mm, & hip joint capsule

Question 4

The proximal caudal femoral a. supplies _________\_

Answer 4

The proximal caudal femoral a. supplies pectineus m, adductor m, gracilis m

Question 5

The** descending genicular a. **supplies __________

Answer 5

The descending genicular a. supplies medial surface of the stifle

Question 6

The **middle caudal femoral a. **supplies _________\_

Answer 6

The middle caudal femoral a. supplies distal adductor & semimembranosus m.

Question 7

The **distal caudal femoral a. **supplies __________

Answer 7

The** distal caudal femoral a. **supplies biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus, gastrocnemius, & digital flexors

Question 8

The **cranial branch of the saphenous a. **supplies __________

Answer 8

The cranial branch of the saphenous a. supplies dorsal crural mm., dorsal paw via dorsal common digital arteries

Question 9

The caudal branch of the saphenous a. supplies __________

Answer 9

The **caudal branch of the saphenous a. **supplies caudal crus & hock, plantar paw via plantae common digital aa., deep plantar arch

Question 10

The descending genicular a. supplies _________\_

Answer 10

The descending genicular a. supplies medial surface of the stifle

Question 11

The middle caudal femoral a. supplies __________

Answer 11

The **middle caudal femoral a. **supplies distal adductor & semimembranosus m.

Question 12

The distal caudal femoral a. supplies __________

Answer 12

The distal caudal femoral a. supplies biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus, gastrocnemius, & digital flexors

Question 13

The _________ is a continuation of the femoral artery that passes between the two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle

Answer 13

popliteal artery

Question 14

The popliteal a. supplies __________

Answer 14

The popliteal a. supplies stifle, gastrocnemius, popliteus

Question 15

The cranial tibial a. supplies __________

Answer 15

The cranial tibial a. supplies peroneus longus m, long digital extensor m, & cranial tibial m

Question 16

The **cranial tibial a. **transitions to __________ at the level of the pes

Answer 16

dorsal pedal a.

Question 17

The __________ branches off of the **dorsal pedal a. **to supply the metatarsus & dorsal paw

Answer 17

arcuate artery

Question 18

The __________ is the only branch off of the external iliac a. within the abdominal cavity

Answer 18

deep femoral a.

Question 19

Which branch of the femoral artery supplies the adductor muscle?

Answer 19

proximal caudal femoral a.

and

middle caudal femoral a.

Question 20

Which branch of the femoral artery supplies the quadriceps mm.?

Answer 20

lateral circumflex femoral a.

Question 21

Which artery may be seen coursing over the flexor surface of the stifle & through the popliteal notch of the tibia?

Answer 21

popliteal artery

Question 22

Which branch of the femoral artery supplies the gracilis muscle?

Answer 22

proximal caudal femoral a.

Question 23

Which branch of the femoral artery supplies the medial surface of the stifle?

Answer 23

descending genicular a.

Question 24

Which branch of the femoral artery supplies the tensor fasciae latae m.?

Answer 24

lateral circumflex femoral a.

Question 25

Name that vein that is commonly used for venipuncture and catheter placement in dogs.

Answer 25

Cranial branch of the lateral saphenous vein

Question 26

Name that vein that is commonly used for venipuncture and catheter placement in cats.

Answer 26

medial saphenous vein