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Definition of Femoral artery
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Femoral artery: The continuation of the external iliac artery after it passes under the inguinal ligament. The femoral arteries supply oxygenated blood from the heart to the lower extremities.