- Discussion: 
- largest branch of femoral artery in femoral triangle;
- arises on lateral side of
femoral artery, 3-5 cm below inguinal lig;
- passes on surface of
pectineus &
adductor brevis;
- passes posteriorly, lying behind
femoral artery & vein on medial
side of femur, passing behind tendon of
adductor longus;
- courses to lie directly on
adductor magnus,
perforating branches pass
between edge of femur and tendinous insertion of add magnus .
- Branches:
-
lateral circumflex
-
medial circumflex femoral artery
- branch to
adductor magnus
-
perforating branches
- terminal branch (4 th perforator)
- Trauma to Profunda:
- ischemia of foot is uncommon unless there is underlying significant atherosclerotic disease of superficial
femoral artery;
- many injuries to the profunda are initially not detected & present as late false aneurysms;
- profunda femoris artery is at risk of injury during orthopedic procedures from perforation by metallic screws;
- ligation of vessel for proximal injuries is contraindicated because this may be important collateral pathway, esp in atherosclerotic population;
Vascular proximity : is it a valid indication for arteriography in asymptomatic patients.
Simulation of compartment syndrome by rupture of the deep femoral artery from blunt trauma.
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Human Anatomic Variation: Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Human Anatomic Variation: Femoral Artery
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Human Anatomic Variation: Profunda Femoris Artery
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Human Anatomic Variation: Medial and Lateral Femoral Circumflex Arteries
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