Popliteal Artery

Popliteal artery is the main blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the legs. At the end of it, was born at the height of the top of the knee, as a continuation of the superficial femoral artery. After traveling about 11 cm vertically along the back of the upper leg and knee, popliteal artery end route is divided into two main branches: the anterior tibial artery and posterior tibial arteries. However, before completing his journey, popliteal project following branches: Sural artery, superior genicular artery, genicular artery lower middle genicular artery.