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Ascending Branch of Medial Circumflex Femoral Artery (Left)
Cardiovascular System

Ascending Branch of Medial Circumflex Femoral Artery (Left)

Ramus ascendens arteriae circumflexae medialis femoris

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Origin

The ascending branch originates from the medial circumflex femoral artery.

Course

The ascending branch of the medial circumflex femoral artery travels superiorly on the obturator externus tendon, in front of the quadratus femoris muscle and extends into the trochanteric fossa.

Branches

The ascending branch of the medial circumflex femoral artery gives retinacular branches that supply the head of the femur. It anastomoses with the ascending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery and with branches of the gluteal arteries.

Supplied Structures

The ascending branch of the medial circumflex femoral artery contributes to the supply of the proximal femur and hip joint, as well as muscles of the thigh and gluteal region.

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