After resection of the middle third of the femoral artery obliterated by a thrombus the limb is supplied with blood through the bypasses. What artery plays the main part in the restoration of the blood flow?

Answer options

1. Descending genicular artery
2. External pudendal artery
3. Superficial epigastric artery
4. Deep femoral artery
5. Superficial iliac circumflex artery

Explanation

Resection in the middle part of the femoral artery means that the Superficial femoral artery was resected so, in order to restore blood flow, it’s up to the deep femoral artery. Please remember that the common femoral artery gives 2 branches, superficial and deep femoral artery.