The femoral artery represents the extension of the external iliac artery and serves to supply the lower extremity. Four English vessels and the profunda femoris artery, the deep femoral artery, branch from the artery with a cross-sectional area similar to that of the femoral artery. Because the artery runs close to the skin surface, it … Femoral Artery: Structure, Function & Diseases
Arteries The arterial supply of the lower extremity originates from the large abdominal aorta. An outer and an inner pelvic artery branch off from here: External iliac artery and Internal iliac artery The branches of the internal iliac artery pass through the pelvis and branch out further into their end branches. The arteria iliolumbalis supplies … Vascularization of the leg
Veins The veins of the leg are divided into superficial and deep veins. The superficial veins run directly under the skin and without accompanying arteries, while the deep veins are often named like the arteries and run together with them. Superficial and deep veins are connected by connecting veins (Vv. Perforantes). The largest superficial vein … Veins | Vascularization of the leg
General information The arteria femoralis (large leg artery), originates in the pelvis from the external iliac artery (A. iliaca externa). It then lies between the nerve and the vein (femoral nerve and femoral vein) and is easily palpable at this point in the area of the inguinal canal. For this reason, the femoral artery is … Femoral artery
How can I palpate A. femoralis? The palpable pulse of the arteria femoralis is called femoralis pulse. It can be palpated in the groin region. Several fingers should be used at once to feel the pulse. The thumb should not be used. While palpating, a clock should be used to determine the elapsed time in … How can I palpate A. femoralis? | Femoral artery
Aneurysm of the femoral artery In the arteria femoralis superficialis and profunda, an aneurysm can occur after injury to the intima of the vessel wall, i.e. the innermost layer. This leads to an aneurysm of the vessel wall. In a certain form of aneurysm, the parts of the vessel wall, intima and media, become detached … Aneurysm of the femoral artery | Femoral artery
Latin: Musculus adductor magnus Definition The large adductor muscle is the largest muscle of the adductor group on the inside of the thigh. It runs from the middle lower edge of the pelvis (pubic bone and ischium) to the thigh bone, where its insertion area extends over virtually the entire length of the bone body. … Large adductor muscle (M. adductor magnus)
Common diseases Due to its above-mentioned importance for the adductor canal, the large adductor muscle also plays a role in clinical pictures involving this canal. The large leg artery (Arteria femoralis) running through the canal is often affected by arteriosclerotic constrictions or occlusions. It is assumed that the narrowing of the adductor canal plays an … Common diseases | Large adductor muscle (M. adductor magnus)
Aneurysm of the leg artery An aneurysm is a pathological vasodilatation of an artery that leads to an excessive increase in the diameter of the vessel. An aneurysm can be congenital or acquired. The most important risk factor for the development of an aneurysm is arteriosclerosis. This in turn is mainly caused by overweight, high … Aneurysm of the leg artery | Leg artery
femoral artery, femoral artery, femoral artery Definition The femoral artery is the main vessel for supplying the lower extremity with oxygen-rich blood. It has a diameter of about 1cm in healthy persons (deviations or differences between the sexes can occur) and gives off numerous branches in its course. Course of the leg artery The femoral … Leg artery
Constriction and occlusion of the leg artery Constrictions or blockages in the area of the aorta can occur suddenly (acute) or over a longer period of time (chronic). Behind the popularly known “shop window disease” or “smoker’s leg” is a chronic narrowing or occlusion of the aorta. This vascular disease belongs to the complex of … Constriction and occlusion of the leg artery | Leg artery
