Vascular pathways of the lower limb Flashcards

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Abdominal aorta

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continuation of thoracic aorta (from heart).
Bifurcates at L4 vertebra into left and right common iliac arteries

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Internal iliac

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supplies pelvis

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external iliac

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exits pelvis under inguinal ligament to enter anterior thigh as femoral artery

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Femoral artery

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