Corpus: Middle genicular artery
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Synonym: Arteria media genus
English:
Definition[Bearbeiten]
The arteria genus media is a small vascular branch of the popliteal artery.
Course[Bearbeiten]
The middle genus artery arises separately or together with the lateral superior genus artery on the back of the knee from the popliteal artery. It runs between the tibial condyles and then pierces the ligamentum popliteum obliquum and the capsule of the knee joint. It is around 3 to 5 cm long.
Function[Bearbeiten]
The middle genus artery supplies the two cruciate ligaments and the basal parts of the synovial membrane of the knee joint.
Clinic[Bearbeiten]
The middle genus artery can be damaged during knee joint arthroscopy, especially if a dorsal access route via the popliteal fossa is chosen. Involvement of the vessel is also possible in the event of severe knee joint trauma.
Sources[Bearbeiten]
- Pschyrembel.de, accessed on 06/04/2023
Literature[Bearbeiten]
- Aumüller et al, Duale Reihe Anatomie, 5th, corrected edition, Stuttgart: Thieme, 2020