NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -The blood supply to the femoral head is variable. Three main arteries supply the femoral head. The lateral epiphyseal branch of the medial femoral circumflex and the ascending branch of the lateral femoral circumflex both ascend from the deep femoral artery.

Detailed explanation-2: -The acetabulum is the cup-shaped socket on the lateral aspect of the pelvis, which articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint.

Detailed explanation-3: -The femoral artery has a deep branch, called the profunda femoris (profunda means deep). The profunda femoris sends two vessels that go through the hip joint capsule. These vessels are the main blood supply for the femoral head.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most of the arteries of the hip region originate from the external iliac artery and include: Femoral artery. Superficial circumflex iliac artery. External pudendal artery.