Right middle genicular artery (Arteria media genus)
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Anatomy
An arterial branch arising from the popliteal artery that pierces the oblique popliteal ligament to directly supply the cruciate ligaments and central synovial folds of the knee joint. It forms an integral component of the rich collateral genicular anastomosis guaranteeing limb perfusion during deep knee flexion.
Clinical notes
Genicular arteries provide crucial collateral bypass pathways during popliteal artery entrapment or thrombosis; rupture of the middle genicular artery during ACL tears causes immediate tension hemarthrosis.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right middle genicular artery?
An arterial branch arising from the popliteal artery that pierces the oblique popliteal ligament to directly supply the cruciate ligaments and central synovial folds of the knee joint. It forms an integral component of the rich collateral genicular anastomosis guaranteeing limb perfusion during deep knee flexion.
Why is the Right middle genicular artery clinically important?
Genicular arteries provide crucial collateral bypass pathways during popliteal artery entrapment or thrombosis; rupture of the middle genicular artery during ACL tears causes immediate tension hemarthrosis.
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