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Femoral artery

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The femoral artery is a major blood vessel that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the lower regions of the body, specifically the thigh and leg. It is a continuation of the external iliac artery after it passes below the inguinal ligament.

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