Lower Arterial Anatomy

Question 1

Where is the aortoiliac inflow system? What vessels does it include?

Answer 1

Begins at renal arteries, ends at inguinal ligaments; Common iliac, external iliac, internal iliac

Question 2

Another name for internal iliac?

Answer 2

Hypogastric artery

Question 3

Where would pain be with iliac inflow diesease?

Answer 3

Hip, buttocks, upper/mid thigh

Question 4

Where is the 2nd most common site for atherosclerotic disease?

Answer 4

Iliac inflow system

Question 5

Where is fem-pop outflow system? What vessels?

Answer 5

Begins at inguinal ligaments, ends at trifurcation of popliteal; profunda artery, common femoral and superficial femoral artery, popliteal artery

Question 6

Number one site for atherosclerotic disease?

Answer 6

SFA

Question 7

Obstruction of SFA usually occurs:

Answer 7

At orginan or distally in the Hunters canal

Question 8

The SFA ends at:

Answer 8

insertion of the adductor magnus muscle (thigh)

Question 9

Where is the tibioperoneal runoff system? What vessels?

Answer 9

Begins at termination of popliteal, ends at ankle; Anterior/posterior tibial arteries, peroneal artery