Lower Limb - Arteries Flashcards
What is the main artery supplying the lower limb?
L/R common iliac artery
branches of L/R common iliac artery
1) internal iliac artery
2) external iliac artery
F: internal iliac artery
supplies blood for pelvic viscera
F: external iliac artery
supplies blood for lower limb
where does the external iliac artery pass through?
deep to inguinal ligaments
branches of external iliac artery
1) deep femoral artery
2) popliteal artery
F: deep femoral artery
supplies posterior compartment of thigh
F: popliteal artery
supplies knee joint
branches of popliteal artery
1) Anterior tibial artery
2) Posterior tibial artery
F: Anterior tibial artery
supplies anterior leg
F: Posterior tibial artery
supplies posterior and lateral leg
what supplies the blood to the foot?
anterior and posterior tibial artery
