Femoral artery Flashcards
1
Q
when does external iliac turn into femoral artery
A
as it passes under the inguinal ligament
2
Q
branches of the femoral artery
A
- medial/lateral femoral circumflex arteries
- Deep artery of thigh
- perforating arteries
3
Q
what does the deep artery of thigh thigh turn into as you move more dital
A
turns into perforating arteries
4
Q
what occurs at the adductor hiatus
A
femoral artery turns into popliteal artery
5
Q
where does the medial femoral circumflex artery “exit” the thigh
A
between pectineus and iliopsoas
6
Q
what structure does the lateral femoral circumflex artery travel with
A
rectus femoris
