Which of the Following Arteries Does NOT Contribute Branches to the Collateral

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arteries does NOT contribute branches to the collateral circulation at the knee?

• A) femoral
• B) popliteal
• C) anterior tibial
• D) descending branch of lateral femoral circumflex
• E) obturator

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