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Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Popliteal Artery

Zach Bowers  1 , Ali Nassereddin  2 , Margaret A. Sinkler  3 , Bruno Bordoni  4
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Popliteal Artery

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The external iliac artery is the major artery responsible for blood supply to the lower extremities. At the level of the inguinal ligament, the external iliac artery becomes the common femoral artery. This artery then becomes the superficial femoral artery, which at the adductor canal becomes the popliteal artery. The popliteal artery, found in the popliteal fossa, is the primary supply of blood to the distal lower extremity.

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Disclosure: Zach Bowers declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Ali Nassereddin declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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