Femoral artery

Arteria femoralis

Continuation of the external iliac artery as it passes deep to the inguinal ligament at the mid-inguinal point. It descends through the femoral triangle and adductor canal, giving off the profunda femoris (deep femoral) artery. It passes through the adductor hiatus to become the popliteal artery.

Loại Vessel
Hệ thống cơ thể Cardiovascular
Vùng cơ thể Thigh
Cấu trúc cha artery
Tên Latin Arteria femoralis
FMA ID 70248

Chức năng

The main arterial supply to the lower limb. Provides blood to the thigh muscles and continues as the popliteal artery to supply the leg and foot.

Tầm quan trọng lâm sàng

Femoral artery access is used for cardiac catheterization and angiography. Femoral artery pseudoaneurysm is a complication of catheterization. The femoral pulse is palpated at the mid-inguinal point. Peripheral artery disease commonly affects the femoral vessels.

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What is the Femoral artery?
Continuation of the external iliac artery as it passes deep to the inguinal ligament at the mid-inguinal point. It descends through the femoral triangle and adductor canal, giving off the profunda femoris (deep femoral) artery. It passes through the adductor hiatus to become the popliteal artery.
What is the function of the Femoral artery?
The main arterial supply to the lower limb. Provides blood to the thigh muscles and continues as the popliteal artery to supply the leg and foot.
What body system is the Femoral artery part of?
The Femoral artery is part of the Cardiovascular.
What conditions affect the Femoral artery?
Femoral artery access is used for cardiac catheterization and angiography. Femoral artery pseudoaneurysm is a complication of catheterization. The femoral pulse is palpated at the mid-inguinal point. Peripheral artery disease commonly affects the femoral vessels.
Where is the Femoral artery located?
The Femoral artery is located in the Thigh region of the body.

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