Cardiovascular System
Articular Branches of Descending Genicular Artery (Left)
Rami articulares arteriae descendentis genus
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Origin: Terminal branch of the descending genicular artery in the medial aspect of the distal thigh.
Course: Descends to the superior aspect of the knee joint.
Branches: Contributes to the genicular anastomosis.
Supplied Structures: Knee joint and the cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues along the superomedial thigh.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The articular branches arise from the descending genicular artery, a branch of the femoral artery, just before the point where it passes through the adductor hiatus.
Course
The articular branches descend towards the knee joint.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The articular branches aid in the formation of the genicular anastomosis.
