Vascularization of the Lower Limb

Question 1

The ___________ ___________ ________ provides blood supply to both lower limbs.

Answer 1

Common iliac artery.

Question 2

What does the common iliac bifurcate into?

Answer 2

External and Internal Iliac.

Question 3

Gives rise to the obturator artery and to the superior and inferior gluteal arteries.

Answer 3

Internal iliac artery.

Question 4

Becomes the femoral artery as it passes the inguinal ligament and enters the thigh.

Answer 4

External iliac artery.

Question 5

The femoral artery gives rise to deep artery of the thigh and continues distally to become the ___________ ________ behind the knee joint.

Answer 5

Popliteal artery.

Question 6

The superficial and deep venous system of the lower limb drains into the __________ and __________ _________ _________ before reaching the IVC.

Answer 6

Internal and External iliac veins.

Question 7

What are the 2 superficial veins that originate in the foot?

Answer 7

Great saphenous vein and small saphenous vein.

Question 8

This vein originated along the great toe from the _________ ______ _____. It courses anterior to the medial malls plus and travels along the medial side of the lower limb, medial to the medial epicondyle of the femur.

Answer 8

Great saphenous vein and dorsal venous arch.

Question 9

Travels along the lateral foot and ascends the posterior region of the leg to drain into the popliteal vein.

Answer 9

Small saphenous vein.