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Femoral artery facts for kids

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Picture showing the location of the femoral artery

The femoral artery is the large artery that takes oxygen rich blood to a human's legs. Coming from the heart the blood flows along the iliac artery which then divides into the two (bifurcates) femoral arteries, to supply blood to each leg. The artery is very close to the surface where it passes through the groin.

Images for kids

  • Common femoral and subsartorial artery and vein

    Segments of the femoral artery.

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    Structures passing behind the inguinal ligament. (Femoral artery labeled at upper right.)

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    Cross-section showing structures surrounding right hip-joint.

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    Femoral sheath laid open to show its three compartments.

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    The femoral artery.

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    Illustration depicting main leg arteries (anterior view).

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Arteria femoral para niños

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