The inferior genicular arteries (inferior articular arteries), two in number, arise from the popliteal beneath the
gastrocnemius
The gastrocnemius muscle (plural ''gastrocnemii'') is a superficial two-headed muscle that is in the back part of the lower leg of humans. It runs from its two heads just above the knee to the heel, a three joint muscle (knee, ankle and subtalar ...
. On the inside of the knee, is the
medial inferior genicular artery, and on the outer side is the
lateral inferior genicular artery.
See also
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Patellar anastomosis
References
Arteries of the lower limb
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