Blood Flow Pathways in the Lower Limb

Blood flow pathways in the lower limb begin with the external iliac artery as it leaves the body cavity. When it passes through the body wall and enters the femoral region, it is renamed the femoral artery.

The femoral artery supplies blood to the deep muscles of the thigh and to the ventral and ...

Originating from the abdominal aorta, the right and left common iliac arteries and their branches supply the pelvis and lower limbs.

At the sacroiliac joints, each common iliac artery divides into the internal and external iliac arteries.

The internal iliac arteries and their numerous branches primarily supply blood to the pelvic o...