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popliteal arteries (a portion of the femoral arteries near the surface of the legs)
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Is the popliteal region behind the knee?
Yes, the popliteal region is the area behind the knee.
Where is the popliteal artery locatd?
the popliteal artery is located in the knee, behind the kneecap
Is the popliteal artery proximal or distal to the femoral artery?
It is distal to it....
Which terminal branch of the popliteal artery is the largest?
posterior tibial artery
Blood from the popliteal artery comes directly from what artery?
femoral artery
What are the seven major pulse points?
Dosalis Pedis, Posterior Tibial, Popliteal, Femoral, Carotid, brachial and radial arteries.
What is the pathway from the heart to the right foot?
Blood goes into the Aorta from the heart. Then enters into Common iliac arteries, external iliac arteries, femoral artery, popliteal artery, and then it goes into the anterior tibial and posterior tibial arteries which supply the foot.
What the femoral artery becomes at the knee?
The Popliteal
What does popliteal mean?
Popliteal refers to the area behind the knee. It can describe structures such as the popliteal artery, popliteal vein, or popliteal fossa in this region of the body.
The posterior side of the patella would be called?
popliteal -------------the seat bone
What are the eight locations where pulses can be detected?
1. Radial artery 2. Carotid artery 3. Brachial artery 4. Temporal 5. Femoral 6. Popliteal 7. Posterior tibial 8. Pedal arteries
Where is the Popliteal artery loacted?
Under the popliteal surface. (Behind the knee).
Where is the popliteal pulse located?
The popliteal pulse is located behind the knee.
What is the medical term meaning the space behind the knee?
The back of the knee is known as the Popliteal Fossa. It's made up of numerous muscles, tendons, and ligaments.The popliteal Fossapopliteal fossaThe back of the knee is called the Popliteal FossaPoplitealThe back of the knee is the popliteal space or popliteal region. The front surface of the knee is called the prepatellar region.The back of the knee is the popliteal space.The back of the knee is called popliteal space.The back of your KNEE!!!
What is femoropopliteal bypass surgery?
common peripheral vascular bypass .Femoropopliteal bypass (fem-pop bypass) surgery, which reroutes blood from the femoral artery to the popliteal arteries above or below the knee.
Where does blood flow after it leaves femoral vein?
Popliteal artery
Is the popliteal region behind the knee?
Yes, the popliteal region is the area behind the knee.
