popliteal
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The Wolffs allege that Wang actually cut the popliteal artery, which is the main supplier of blood to the knee and lower leg.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2025
Initially, the doctor informed Lisa Wolff that her husband had developed a blood clot in his popliteal artery and amputation might be necessary, according to the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2025
The team said the operation on the 24-year-old from Plano, Texas, took place at New York-Presbyterian Hospital on Parks’ popliteal artery.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2021
The small saphenous vein located on the lateral surface of the leg drains blood from the superficial regions of the lower leg and foot, and flows into to the popliteal vein.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Absence of the artery altogether, as in Manec's case, where the popliteal was a continuation of an immensely enlarged sciatic.
From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Joseph Bell
