Blood Supply to the Knee & Lower Leg

Blood Supply to the Knee & Lower Leg

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The video tutorial covers the blood supply to the muscles of the gluteal region, hip, and thigh, starting from the descending aorta to the femoral artery, which transitions into the popliteal artery. It explains the genicular anastomosis, a network of vessels that ensures blood flow during knee flexion. The tutorial also details the arterial branches in the lower leg, including the anterior, posterior, and fibular arteries, and their respective compartments. Finally, it touches on the blood supply to the foot, highlighting the transition of the anterior tibial artery to the dorsalis pedis artery and the posterior tibial artery to the plantar arteries.

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