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
As the popliteal vein passes behind the knee in the popliteal region, it becomes the femoral vein.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The proximal end of the distal fragment is usually palpable in the popliteal space, while the proximal fragment is unduly prominent in front.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
