Morphological Study of Profunda Femoris Artery: A Cadaveric Study
Morphological Study of Profunda Femoris Artery: A Cadaveric Study is a scholarly work, published in 2018 in ''International Journal of Anatomy and Research''. The main subjects of the publication include medicine, nutcracker syndrome, venous thrombosis, anatomy, femoral acetabular impingement, Cadaveric spasm, and artery. In the present study, dissection was performed on 70 lower extremities of 35 embalmed cadavers in the department of Anatomy, Yenepoya Medical College Mangalore.The distance of the site of origin of profunda femoris artery from the midpoint of the inguinal ligament was measured in mm with a scale and recorded.The site of origin of medial and lateral circumflex femoral arteries were studied.Results: In present study of profunda femoris artery, authors found posterolateral and lateral aspect of origin was common (72.85%) than posterior and posteromedial aspect of origin (19.83%).In three limbs (3.03%) profunda femoris artery was originating from medial side of femoral artery and it coursed superficial to femoral vein.As per various literatures this is rare.The site of origin of profunda femoris artery was between 21-40 mm on 48 limbs.In 12 limbs authors found high origin of profunda femoris artery (distance < 10mm).In 10% cases profunda femoris artery took origin as a common stem of femoral artery, that is origin of profunda femoris and two circumflex arteries from single site.Conclusion: Anatomical knowledge of branching pattern of femoral and profunda femoral artery and their distance of origin is very important to surgeons to avoid inadvertent damage to these vessels and to avoid complications during surgeries.the complications in vascular reconstructive surgeries.