Vasculature of the Thigh

Question 1

Superficial epigastric a branch of

Answer 1

femoral artery

Question 2

First branch of femoral artery after inguinal ligament

Answer 2

Superficial epigastric artery

Question 3

Superficial circumflex iliac a branch of

Answer 3

femoral artery

Question 4

Superficial circumflex iliac anastomoses with

Answer 4

Deep circumflex iliac
Superior gluteal
Lateral femoral circumflex

Question 5

Superficial external pudendal a branch of

Answer 5

femoral artery

Question 6

Superficial external pudendal supplies

Answer 6

perineal structures and lower anterior abdominal wall

Question 7

Muscles supplied by muscular branches of femoral artery

Answer 7

Vastus medialis
Sartorius
Adductor muscles

Question 8

Lateral femoral circumflex a branch of

Answer 8

Profunda femoris

Question 9

Medial femoral circumflex a branch of

Answer 9

Profunda femoris

Question 10

Perforating arteries branches of

Answer 10

Profunda femoris

Question 11

Lateral femoral circumflex branches

Answer 11

Ascending
Descending
Transverse

Question 12

Ascending branch of profunda femoris travels

Answer 12

Superolaterally deep to fascia lata to anastomose with superior gluteal and deep circumflex iliac

Question 13

Transverse branch of profunda femoris travels

Answer 13

laterally around femur inferior to greater trochanter to pierce the vastus lateralis to participate in the cruciate anastomoses

Question 14

Cruciate anastomoses branches

Answer 14

Transverse branch of profunda femoris
Medial femoral circumflex
Inferior gluteal
First perforating artery

Question 15

Descending branch of the profunda femoris supplies

Answer 15

Vastus lateralis

Question 16

Descending branch of the profunda femoris anastomoes with

Answer 16

superior lateral genicular branch of the popliteal artery

Question 17

Medial and lateral femoral circumflex arteries may arise from

Answer 17

Femoral artery (20% for lateral, 25% for medial)

Question 18

Medial femoral circumflex disappears between

Answer 18

Pectineus

Psoas major

Question 19

Medial femoral circumflex supplies

Answer 19

Gracilis
Obturator externus
Adductor muscles

Question 20

Medial femoral circumflex participates in

Answer 20

cruciate anastomoses with:
First perforating
Lateral femoral circumflex
Inferior gluteal

Question 21

Acetabular branches arise from

Answer 21

Medial femoral circumflex

Obturator artery

Question 22

Acetabular branch of the medial femoral circumflex supplies

Answer 22

head of femur and fat in acetabular fossa

Question 23

Perforating arteries pass through

Answer 23

Adductor magnus to reach posterior thigh

Question 24

Perforating arteries supply

Answer 24

Adductor magnus and posterior thigh

Question 25

Nutrient artery of the femur arises from

Answer 25

2nd perforating branch of the profunda femoris

Question 26

Last branch given off femoral before passing through adductor hiatus

Answer 26

Descending genicular artery

Question 27

Branches of descending genicular artery

Answer 27

Saphenous branch Articular branch

Question 28

Saphenous branch of descending genicular passes

Answer 28

Out of the adductor hiatus with saphenous nerve to supply skin of medial thigh

Question 29

Articular branch of descending genicular anastomoses with

Answer 29

medial superior genicular and anterior recurrent tibial arteries to supply knee joint

Question 30

Femoral artery renamed popliteal after

Answer 30

Exiting adductor hiatus

Question 31

Popliteal artery passes

Answer 31

Through floor of popliteal fossa to cross knee joint in intercondylar fossa to terminate at inferior border of popliteus muscle

Question 32

Terminal branches of popliteal artery

Answer 32

Anterior tibial | Posterior tibial

Question 33

Muscular branches of popliteal artery supply

Answer 33

Lower ends of adductor magnus and hamstrings

Question 34

Superior genicular arteries branches of

Answer 34

popliteal artery

Question 35

Superior genicular arteries pass

Answer 35

around superior aspect of femoral condyles to reach anterior knee to supply collateral knee circulation

Question 36

Middle genicular artery passes

Answer 36

Into knee joint to supply ligaments and synovial membrane of interior of joint

Question 37

Inferior genicular arteries branches of

Answer 37

Popliteal artery

Question 38

Medial and lateral sural arteries supply

Answer 38

Gastrocnemius Soleus Plantaris

Question 39

Contents of the saphenous opening

Answer 39

Saphenous vein Superficial external pudendals Superficial epigastric artery

Question 40

Accessory saphenous vein drains into

Answer 40

Saphenous before it passes into saphenous hiatus

Question 41

Popliteal vein origin

Answer 41

ANterior and posterior tibial veins

Question 42

Small saphenous drains into

Answer 42

Popliteal vein