Blood Supply of Leg

Which artery is the main blood supply to the lower limb?

• Internal iliac artery

• Profunda femoris artery

• Femoral artery

• Obturator artery

The femoral artery is a continuation of which artery?

• Internal iliac artery
  
  

• External iliac artery

• Common iliac artery

• Popliteal artery

Which structure does the femoral artery pass under to enter the femoral triangle?

• Adductor canal
  
  

• Inguinal ligament

• Sartorius muscle

• 1. Adductor hiatus

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the profunda femoris artery?

• Perforating branches

• Lateral femoral circumflex artery

• Medial femoral circumflex artery

• Obturator artery

The perforating branches of the profunda femoris artery supply which muscle group?

• Anterior thigh muscles

• Medial and posterior thigh muscles

• Lateral leg muscles

• Gluteal muscles

What artery wraps around the posterior side of the femur and supplies its neck and head?

• Lateral femoral circumflex artery

• Medial femoral circumflex artery

• Obturator artery

• Popliteal artery

A fracture of the femoral neck may damage which artery, risking avascular necrosis?

• Medial femoral circumflex artery

• Lateral femoral circumflex artery
  
  

• Profunda femoris artery

• Anterior tibial artery

The femoral artery becomes the popliteal artery after passing through the:

• Inguinal ligament

• Femoral triangle
  
  

• Adductor hiatus
  
  

• Adductor longus

Which artery descends via the obturator canal into the medial thigh?

• Obturator artery

• Inferior gluteal artery

• Profunda femoris artery

• Anterior tibial artery

The inferior gluteal artery contributes to the blood supply of the:

• Anterior thigh
  
  

• Posterior thigh and gluteal muscles

• Lateral leg

• Plantar foot