Blood Vessels of the Leg Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What artery supplies the anterior thigh?
A
Femoral (red)
2
Q
What artery supplies the posterior thigh?
A
Deep Femoral
3
Q
What artery supplies the back of the knee and splits?
A
Popliteal - splits into anterior tibial and posterior tibial
4
Q
What artery supplies the top of the foot?
A
Dorsalis Pedis
5
Q
What artery supplies the lateral leg and contributes to foot and ankle?
A
Peroneal
