Artery Saphenous

The saphenous artery is an important artery in the human body, which is part of the circulatory system and supplies blood to all tissues, including the skin. Let's take a closer look at what it affects in the body.

The saphenous artery is a branch of the femoral artery. This artery runs along the back of the leg and thigh. It is about 20-25 cm long. It supplies blood to the skin and muscles that are located on the front side of the lower leg. As it passes along the limb, the artery expands and forms a mass of branches that penetrate the skin and provide blood supply to the subcutaneous fat, muscles and fascia.

In addition, in addition to its function of delivering blood to the lower extremities, the papular artery plays an important role in controlling blood pressure. When blood pressure in the arteries of the lower extremities increases, the pulse shortens and vascular tone decreases, which allows blood pressure to be controlled. This occurs due to the work of the vasomotor reflex, which responds to the stretching of the neck of the arterial vessel. Thus, the saphenous artery can regulate blood pressure and prevent its increase.