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Arterial bypass leg - series—Normal anatomy

Arterial bypass leg - series - Normal anatomy

Overview

The arteries which supply blood to the leg originate from the aorta and iliac vessels.

Review Date 1/29/2025

Updated by: Deepak Sudheendra, MD, MHCI, RPVI, FSIR, CEO & Medical Director, 360 Vascular Institute, with an expertise in Vascular Interventional Radiology & Surgical Critical Care, Columbus, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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