Popliteal Artery

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Anterior Tibial Artery
Posterior Tibial Artery

  • continuation of Femoral Artery 
  • deeply placed
  • enters popliteal fossa through opening in adductor magnus
  • ends at lower border of popliteal fossa by dividing into 
    • anterior tibial artery
    • posterior tibial artery

Relations

  • anteriorly
    • popliteal surface of femur
    • knee joint
    • popliteus
  • posteriorly
    • politeal vein
    • tibial nerve
    • fascia
    • skin

Branches

  • muscular branches
  • branches to knee
 

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