期刊名称：International Journal of Anatomy and Research
印刷版ISSN：2321-4287
出版年度：2017
卷号：5
期号：4
页码：4770-4775
DOI：10.16965/ijar.2017.469
出版社：International Journals of Medical and Health Research
摘要：Background: The Profunda femoris artery (PFA) is a branch of Femoral artery given off in the femoral triangle ofthe lower limb. It is of clinical importance as it provides to be main feeder artery for the anastomosis in the backof thigh through the perforator branches. It is useful for many invasive and noninvasive procedures like Doppler,ultrasonography, arteriography etc. The main objective of the study was to study the origin of the PFA, distanceof origin from the bony landmarks, its branches and its external caliber.Material and Methods: 30 cadavers (15 right and 15 left lower limbs) were used for the study. The skin wasincised and layers were reflected to reach the femoral artery in the femoral triangle. The femoral artery wastraced and dissected for the origin and branching pattern of the PFA. The site of origin of the PFA with respect tothe Femoral artery was noted. The distance of origin of the PFA from the pubic tubercle, mid-inguinal point andanterior superior iliac spine was measured in cms. The branches of the PFA were noted for any variations.Results: The PFA originated from the Femoral artery most commonly on the postero-lateral aspect and posteriorto the femoral artery. The mean external caliber of the PFA was 0.55 and 0.54 cms on the left and right siderespectively. The distance of the origin from the ASIS, PT and MIL were 9.52, 6.05, 5.98 on the right side and 9.71,6.32 and 6.06 cms on the left side respectively. There was a positive correlation between the caliber of PFA andfemoral artery. The most common variation in the branching pattern of PFA was lateral circumflex femoral arteryarising from the femoral trunk.Conclusion: The Profunda Femoris artery is an important branch of the Femoral artery and is of critical importanceto the surgeon. Its variations and difference in site of origin and morphometry facilitates the surgeons whileplanning for their investigative procedures. It also acts as replacement for Femoral artery when the caliber of thelatter is decreased.
关键词：Profunda femoris artery; Femoral artery; origin and variations; caliber correlation.
