CADAVERIC AND RADIOLOGICAL STUDY OF PROFUNDA FEMORIS ARTERY WITH ITS VARIATIONS AND ITS CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS

Abstract

Background: The Origin and branching pattern of profunda femoris artery (PFA) is important for surgeons and interventional radiologists. Branching patterns of PFA have been described by many authors since 18th century. The aim of this present study is to identify the variations of origin of PFA and its circumflex branches origin from PFA related to inguinal ligament