deep femoral artery
noun
: the large deep branch of the femoral artery formed where it divides about two inches (five centimeters) below the inguinal ligament
called also profunda artery, profunda femoris, profunda femoris artery
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“Deep femoral artery.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/deep%20femoral%20artery. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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