Genicular artery

The Genicular artery (pronounced: jen-ick-yoo-lar ar-ter-ee) is a term used in anatomy to refer to a group of arteries in the knee. The word "genicular" is derived from the Latin word "geniculum" which means "little knee".

Definition

The Genicular artery is a group of six small arteries (three on each side of the knee) that provide blood supply to the knee joint. These arteries are branches of the popliteal artery, which is the main artery that supplies blood to the knee and lower leg.

Structure

The six genicular arteries are:

Superior lateral genicular artery
Superior medial genicular artery
Middle genicular artery
Inferior lateral genicular artery
Inferior medial genicular artery
Recurrent genicular artery

Each of these arteries has a specific location and function in supplying blood to different parts of the knee joint.

Function

The main function of the genicular arteries is to supply blood to the knee joint. They also play a role in the circulatory system by helping to distribute oxygen and nutrients to the tissues of the knee.

Related Terms

Artery: A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
Knee: The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans.
Popliteal artery: The main artery that supplies blood to the knee and lower leg.
Circulatory system: The system in the body that circulates blood and lymph through the body.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Genicular artery
Wikipedia's article - Genicular artery

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Genicular artery