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the popliteal artery is located in the knee, behind the kneecap
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∙ 9y agoThe popliteal artery is in the popliteal space, behind the knee. It is the source of the pulsation behind the knee.
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∙ 13y agobehind the knee
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∙ 12y agobehind the knee
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∙ 12y agobehind the knee
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∙ 6y agobehind the knee
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Blood from the popliteal artery comes directly from what artery?
femoral artery
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
Which is a temporary small blood vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta in the fetal heart?
popliteal artery
Where can pulse not be felt?
Carotid Artery, Radial Artery, Brachial Artery, Femoral Artery, Popliteal Artery, Posterior Tibial Artery, Dorsalis Pedis Artery. These are the main ones that are checked.
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.
Blood from the popliteal artery comes from what artery?
femoral
Blood from the popliteal artery comes directly from what artery?
femoral artery
Where is the Popliteal artery loacted?
Under the popliteal surface. (Behind the knee).
Is the popliteal artery proximal or distal to the femoral artery?
It is distal to it....
What is the largest artery of the posterior knee region?
popliteal artery
Where does blood flow after it leaves femoral vein?
Popliteal artery
Will a Popliteal artery kill you if it is broken?
No.
Which terminal branch of the popliteal artery is the largest?
posterior tibial artery
Where is popliteal artery located at?
The popliteal vein course runs alongside the popliteal artery but carries the blood from the knee joint and muscles in the thigh and calf back to the heart.
Where is te popliteal artery found?
behine the knee
