Descending genicular artery
Descending Genicular Artery
The Descending Genicular Artery (pronunciation: deh-sen-ding jen-ick-yoo-lar ar-ter-ee) is a significant artery in the human body, specifically located in the thigh region.
Etymology
The term 'Descending Genicular Artery' is derived from the Latin words 'descendere' meaning 'to go down' and 'genicularis' referring to 'knee'. Thus, the term essentially refers to the artery that descends towards the knee.
Anatomy
The Descending Genicular Artery is a branch of the Femoral Artery, the main artery of the thigh. It descends in the direction of the knee, giving off a Saphenous Branch which accompanies the Saphenous Nerve through the Adductor Canal to the upper part of the Subsartorial Canal.
Function
The primary function of the Descending Genicular Artery is to supply blood to the knee joint and the surrounding muscles. It also plays a crucial role in the blood supply to the medial compartment of the thigh.
Related Terms
- Femoral Artery: The main artery of the thigh, from which the Descending Genicular Artery branches off.
- Saphenous Branch: A branch of the Descending Genicular Artery that accompanies the Saphenous Nerve.
- Saphenous Nerve: A nerve that is accompanied by the Saphenous Branch of the Descending Genicular Artery.
- Adductor Canal: A canal through which the Saphenous Branch and Saphenous Nerve pass.
- Subsartorial Canal: The upper part of this canal is where the Saphenous Branch and Saphenous Nerve pass through.
- Medial Compartment of Thigh: The Descending Genicular Artery plays a crucial role in supplying blood to this part of the thigh.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Descending genicular artery
- Wikipedia's article - Descending genicular artery
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