saphenous artery

ramus saphenus (arteria descendentis genus)

A branch of the descending genicular artery, the last branch (most distal) of the femoral, the saphenous is also variable. It usually lies between the sartorius and the garcilis muscles and supplies their distal ends. The artery accompanies the saphenous nerve. It usually supplies the skin on the medial and proximal part of the leg. The artery may continue to join, in varying degrees, the dorsalis pedis artery and plantaris pedis arteries.

Type Muscle
Nom latin ramus saphenus (arteria descendentis genus)
FMA ID 22510

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What is the saphenous artery?
A branch of the descending genicular artery, the last branch (most distal) of the femoral, the saphenous is also variable. It usually lies between the sartorius and the garcilis muscles and supplies their distal ends. The artery accompanies the saphenous nerve. It usually supplies the skin on the me
What is the Latin name for the saphenous artery?
The Latin name for the saphenous artery is ramus saphenus (arteria descendentis genus).

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