branches from ext iliac artery
becomes femoral artery when it passes through inguinal ligament
palpable in midpoint of ASIS and pubic symphysis

deep artery of the thigh
lateral/medial circumflex femoral artery

anastomoses with branches of internal iliac → gluteal arteries

becomes the popliteal artery behind the knee

#anatomy-lower-limb

Popliteal fossa