Chapter 20.8, Problem 5AYLO

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Continuation of the external iliac artery as the femoral artery; deep femoral and circumflex femoral branches of the femoral artery; popliteal artery; and anterior and posterior tibial arteries.

Introduction:

The aorta is considered as the largest artery. The aorta arises from the top of the left ventricle. The blood is pumped from the heart through aorta by passing through the aortic valve. Aorta gives rise to all the arteries.