The principal artery of the thigh.
A continuation of the external iliac artery, which runs down the front of the thigh and then crosses to the back of the thigh.
Main artery of the thigh, arising from the external iliac artery in the inguinal region and running down two thirds of the thigh, after which it divides into several branches.
Blood vessel of the medial aspect of the thigh that carries oxygenated blood; originates at the external iliac artery and terminates at the popliteal artery behind the knee.
An artery arising from the external iliac artery at the inguinal ligament. It is situated superficially, running down the front medial aspect of the thigh. Two-thirds of the way down it passes into the back of the thigh, continuing downward behind the knee as the popliteal artery.
The artery that begins at the external iliac artery and terminates behind the knee as the popliteal artery on the inner side of the femur.
The femoral artery is a significant blood vessel responsible for delivering oxygen-rich blood to the leg. Originating in the pelvis from the iliac artery, which is the last branch of the aorta, it extends from the groin, down the front of the thigh, and continues behind the knee where it transitions into the popliteal artery. The popliteal artery further divides to provide blood to the lower leg.