Popliteal Artery

VESSEL PATHWAY

The popliteal artery is a continuation of the superficial femoral artery as it passes through the adductor hiatus behind the knee.

Aorta → Common Iliac Artery → External Iliac Artery → Common Femoral Artery → Superficial Femoral Artery → Popliteal Artery

Anatomical location of the popliteal artery (source)
Anatomical location of the popliteal artery (source)

Branches of the popliteal artery include:

FUNCTION
CAUSES OF INJURY
CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF INJURY
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Page updated: 05.12.2016