Arteries Of The Lower Extremities

Front 1

Common iliac arteries.

Back 1

The right and left common iliac arteries arise from the dorsal artery in the posterior pelvic area.

Front 2

Internal iliac

Back 2

This artery supplies the gluteal muscles and organs of the pelvic region.

Front 3

External iliac

Back 3

This artery passes out of the pelvic cavity.

Front 4

Femoral

Back 4

This is a major artery from which several other vessels arise.

It is derived from the word "femur" for the femur bone in that area.

Front 5

Gluteal

Back 5

There are both superior and inferior gluteal arteries, which supply blood to the gluteal region

Front 6

Sacral

Back 6

There are both lateral and median sacral arteries. They supply the sacrum, coccyx and rectum.

Front 7

Obturator

Back 7

Supplies the pelvic muscles and hip joints.

Front 8

Popliteal

Back 8

It is a large artery with several branches and it's supplies the calf region.

Front 9

Sural

Back 9

Supplies the calf region.

Front 10

Fibular

Back 10

Supplies the ankle and the deep calf muscles.

Front 11

Malleolar

Back 11

Supplies the ankle joint with blood.

Front 12

Tarsal

Back 12

The region between the foot and leg.

Front 13

Dorsal of foot

Back 13

Distributes blood to the foot and toes.