PROFUNDA ARTERIA FEMORIS
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This large branch arises commonly from the posterior part of the crural, between the pubis and lesser trochanter. It descends deeply, situate before the adductors; passes through the third adductor above the opening in it for the trunk of the femoral; and terminates in the short portion of the biceps. The muscularis profunda gives off, 1. The external circumflex: 2. The internal circumflex: and, 3. The three perforantes.
By Robley Dunglison
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