Main arteries of the lower limb

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The arteries of the lower limb carry oxygenated blood from the aorta to supply all the structures of your lower limbs. Starting from the heart, blood flows through the descending aorta then into the iliac arteries and their branches.

Stemming from the external iliac artery is the femoral artery, the most important arterial blood vessel of the lower limb. As it passes along the inner thigh, the femoral artery is close to the surface and its pulsations can be felt through the skin.

Find out more about these arteries, their course and the areas they supply in the video below.

If you want to take a step back and master the basic structure and functions of arteries before embarking on the more complex topics, watch the video below.

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