La arteria femoral circunfleja medial es una arteria de la región del muslo. Es una rama de la arteria femoral profunda. Contribuye a la irrigación sanguínea de la articulación de la cadera y del compartimento medial del muslo. Característica Pro - Modelo en 3D You've Discovered a Pro Feature Access our 3D Model Library Explore, cut, dissect, annotate and manipulate our 3D models to visualise anatomy in a dynamic, interactive way. Learn More Trayecto La arteria femoral circunfleja medial es la primera rama de la arteria femoral profunda (profunda femoris). Tras su origen, la arteria femoral circunfleja medial discurre posterior y lateralmente para pasar entre el músculo pectíneo y el tendón del iliopsoas. A continuación, rodea la cara posteromedial del cuello femoral. Cuando llega al borde superior del aductor mayor, la arteria femoral circunfleja medial se divide en dos ramas: Rama ascendente: atraviesa el tendón del músculo obturador externo y se anastomosa con ramas de la arteria glútea inferior y de la arteria femoral circunfleja lateral (formando la anastomosis trocantérica). Rama descendente: pasa entre el músculo cuadrado femoral y el aductor mayor, antes de dividirse en sus tres ramas terminales: superficial, profunda y acetabular. By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2026) Fig. 1: visión general de la irrigación arterial del muslo a través de la arteria femoral. Característica Pro - Atlas de disección Prosection of the femoral triangle, demonstrating the origin of the profunda femoris artery Prosection of the femoral triangle, demonstrating the origin of the profunda femoris artery You've Discovered a Pro Feature Access our Dissection Image Library Enhance your understanding with high-resolution dissection images showcasing real-life anatomy. Learn More Irrigación La arteria femoral circunfleja medial irriga las siguientes estructuras: cuello femoral, cabeza femoral y articulación de la cadera (es la arteria principal que irriga la articulación de la cadera. Su lesión puede provocar una necrosis avascular de la cabeza femoral). Músculos aductores. Músculo grácil. Músculo pectíneo. Músculo obturador externo. Nervio ciático Frequent questions What is the femoral circumflex medial artery? The femoral circumflex medial artery is a branch of the profunda femoris artery that supplies blood to the hip joint and the medial compartment of the thigh. It plays a crucial role in the vascularisation of the femoral neck and head. What structures are supplied by the femoral circumflex medial artery? This artery primarily irrigates the femoral neck, femoral head, and the hip joint, being the main artery responsible for the hip's blood supply. It also supplies muscles such as the adductors, gracilis, pectineus, and obturator externus. How does the femoral circumflex medial artery travel through the thigh? After branching from the profunda femoris artery, it courses posteriorly and laterally, passing between the pectineus muscle and iliopsoas tendon. It then wraps around the posterior medial aspect of the femoral neck before bifurcating near the adductor magnus. What are the terminal branches of the femoral circumflex medial artery? The artery divides into an ascending branch, which forms anastomoses with the inferior gluteal and lateral femoral circumflex arteries, and a descending branch that further splits into superficial, deep, and acetabular branches. What clinical significance does the femoral circumflex medial artery have? Injury to this artery can lead to avascular necrosis of the femoral head due to disrupted blood supply. Its role in hip joint vascularisation makes it critical in surgical considerations and trauma assessments in the region. Valora este artículo