Descending branch of medial circumflex femoral artery
Descending branch of medial circumflex femoral artery[edit | edit source]
The Descending branch of medial circumflex femoral artery is a significant blood vessel in the human body. It is a branch of the Medial circumflex femoral artery, which itself is a branch of the Femoral artery. The descending branch plays a crucial role in supplying blood to the femoral head and neck.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The descending branch of medial circumflex femoral artery originates from the medial circumflex femoral artery, which arises from the posteromedial aspect of the femoral artery. It descends posteriorly, passing between the pectineus and iliopsoas muscles, and then between the adductor longus and adductor brevis muscles.
Function[edit | edit source]
The primary function of the descending branch of medial circumflex femoral artery is to supply blood to the head and neck of the femur. It also provides blood supply to the hip joint and the surrounding muscles.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
The descending branch of medial circumflex femoral artery is of clinical importance as it is the primary blood supply to the femoral head. Any injury or obstruction to this artery can lead to avascular necrosis of the femoral head, a serious condition that can result in severe pain and disability.
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