Femoral Artery
The pistol-shot sound is over the femoral artery, so option B is worded loosely.
What our notes say
- The pistol-shot sound is over the femoral artery, so option B is worded loosely. (Paediatrics main exam (MBPE 4300): 24 January 2022, Paper One, 100 MCQs, 2 short)
- The pistol-shot sound is over the femoral artery, so option B is loosely worded. (Paediatrics end of 3rd trimester exam (MBPE 4300): 11 January 2022, congenital h)
- The adult femoral head is supplied mainly by retinacular branches, especially from the medial circumflex femoral artery (Aponeurosis — Anatomy Question Bank)
- Duroziez's sign: a to-and-fro murmur over the femoral artery (Heart murmurs)
- Ring formed anteriorly by the lateral circumflex femoral artery (Aponeurosis — Anatomy Question Bank)
- Femoral Nerve, Femoral Artery, Femoral Vein, Empty space (femoral canal with Cloquet's node), Lymphatics (Master First-Year Anatomy: Must-Know Essays & Key Concepts)
Study material on Femoral Artery
- Aponeurosis — Anatomy Question Bank
- Lower Limb Anatomy MCQ Compilation
- Weekly Year 1: Anatomy Exam - June 12, 2026 (Section A: MCQs)
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Practice questions on Femoral Artery
Regarding the femoral artery
- Adductor magnus lies between it and the profunda femoris artery
- The profunda femoris vein lies behind the profunda femoris artery
- Profunda femoris artery arises from its posterior surface
- The lateral circumflex femoral artery separates the superficial and deep branches of the femoral nerve
- The femoral vein is always on its medial side
Answer: D. The lateral circumflex femoral artery, a branch of the profunda femoris, passes laterally between the divisions of the femoral nerve, separating the superficial and deep branches. The profunda femoris arises from the posterolateral aspect of the femoral artery. ---
The following are branches of the femoral artery except
- Superficial circumflex iliac artery
- Superficial epigastric artery
- Superficial external pudendal artery
- Deep external pudendal artery
- Middle genicular artery
Answer: E. The middle genicular artery is a branch of the popliteal artery (not the femoral artery). It pierces the posterior capsule of the knee to supply the cruciate ligaments. The superficial branches and deep external pudendal artery are all direct branches of the femoral artery. ---
Regarding the femoral artery:
- It is the main artery of the thigh.
- It is a continuation of the external iliac artery.
- It passes through the adductor canal.
- All of the above.
Answer: D. The femoral artery is the primary artery of the thigh, is a continuation of the external iliac artery after it passes under the inguinal ligament, and traverses the adductor canal before becoming the popliteal artery.
Regarding the femoral artery:
- It is the main artery of the thigh.
- It is a continuation of the external iliac artery.
- It passes through the adductor canal.
- All of the above.
Answer: D. The femoral artery is the primary artery of the thigh, is a continuation of the external iliac artery after it passes under the inguinal ligament, and traverses the adductor canal before becoming the popliteal artery.
Regarding the femoral artery:
- It enters the adductor canal as the popliteal artery
- It is a continuation of the external iliac artery
- It is typically located medial to the femoral nerve
- It is best palpated at the inguinal ligament superiorly
Answer: B. The femoral artery is a continuation of the external iliac artery as it passes under the inguinal ligament. It is located lateral to the femoral nerve in the femoral triangle and becomes the popliteal artery posterior to the knee, not within the adductor canal.
Regarding the femoral artery:
- It is a continuation of the external iliac artery.
- It passes through the adductor canal.
- It gives off the profunda femoris artery.
- All of the above.
Answer: D. The femoral artery is a continuation of the external iliac artery, traverses the adductor canal, and branches into the profunda femoris artery.