Anatomy

Popliteal Artery

The continuation of the femoral artery coursing through the popliteal fossa; it divides into the anterior and posterior tibial arteries.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The continuation of the femoral artery coursing through the popliteal fossa; it divides into the anterior and posterior tibial arteries.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Arteria Poplitea
  • Artery, Popliteal
  • Popliteal Arteries

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A07w.015w.114w.681w

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NLM Classification

WG 595.P6

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Popliteal Artery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011150. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011150
  2. Popliteal Artery. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popliteal_artery
  3. Popliteal Artery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q707468