femoral artery
US /ˈfɛmərəl ˈɑːrtəri/
UK /ˈfɛmərəl ˈɑːrtəri/
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arteria femoral
the main artery of the thigh, a continuation of the external iliac artery. It supplies blood to the lower limb.
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The surgeon carefully located the femoral artery during the procedure.
El cirujano localizó cuidadosamente la arteria femoral durante el procedimiento.
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A strong pulse can be felt at the femoral artery in the groin.
Se puede sentir un pulso fuerte en la arteria femoral en la ingle.