Artery, Circumflex Femoral Bone, Lateral (A. Circumflexa Femoris Lateralis, Pna, Bna)

The lateral femoral circumflex artery (a. circumflexa femoris lateralis, pna, bna) is an artery of the lower limb, a branch of the deep femoral artery. It arises from the femoral artery approximately 4 cm below the inguinal ligament and bends around the femoral neck on the lateral side, anastomosing with the medial circumflex artery, the ascending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery, and the descending branch of the medial circumflex artery. The lateral circumflex femoral artery supplies the muscles surrounding the thigh as well as the proximal thigh.

The circumflex femoral artery is a large vessel that runs laterally (to the side) of the femur and supplies the muscles and ligaments of the thigh. It is an important artery that helps maintain normal functioning of the thigh muscles and improve their endurance during physical activity.

The circumflex artery of the leg is known by several names: the circumflex artery of the femur (circumflex artery of the lateral femur), which can be found in the International Naming System (PNA) and the British Anatomical Nomenclature (BNA). It is also known as the lateral circumflex artery of the lower limb, the alternative circumferential artery of the femur, or the circumflex artery of the inferior end of the femur.

This artery passes through the superficial layer of bone located behind the hip. It is a powerful source of arterial blood. It supplies many muscles and organs, including the thighs, buttocks, groin and knees. In addition, it carries blood to the skin on the thigh, buttock and hip joint. It plays an important role in the blood circulation of the lower extremities. This artery is also responsible for the red pigment in the skin called lipotrophins and provides