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Topography of the middle genicular artery are associated with the superior and inferior genicular arteries.

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Author(s)
Kiwook YangJae-Hee ParkSoo-Jung JungHyunsu LeeIn-Jang ChoiJae-Ho Lee
Keimyung Author(s)
Lee, Jae HoChoi, In JangLee, Hyun Su
Department
Dept. of Anatomy (해부학)
Journal Title
International Journal of Morphology
Issued Date
2017
Volume
35
Issue
3
Keyword
Genicular arteryPopliteal arteryTopographyVariations
Abstract
Total knee arthroplasty has increased substantially, however anatomical studies of the genicular arteries (GAs) in
this region are rare. The aim of this study was to identify the pattern and branching points of GAs and their relationship. In 42 lower
limbs, the pattern and branching points of GAs were confirmed. The horizontal line which extends between the most prominent point of
the lateral and medial margins of patella was defined as a reference line. The distance of branching point of the GAs from the reference
line was measured, and the correlations between these points were analyzed. The superior lateral and medial genicular arteries (SLGA
and SMGA) were located at + 38.17 ± 3.10 mm and + 32.68 ± 3.83 mm from the reference line, respectively. The middle genicular artery
(MGA) was originated from + 7.57 ± 3.98 mm. The inferior lateral and medial genicular arteries (ILGA and IMGA) were located at -
18.46 ± 2.63 mm and - 24.09 ± 3.52 mm, respectively. The branching points of the SLGA changed significantly according to the arterial
branching pattern with the MGA. In addition, the branching point of the MGA had positive relationships with that of the IMGA (r =
0.385, p <0.05) and that of the ILGA (r = 0.348, p <0.05), respectively. In this study, topography of the GAs and its anatomical association
were demonstrated for the first time in Korean cadavers. Knowledge of the topography about frequent variation would be useful for safe
surgery and clinical procedures.
Keimyung Author(s)(Kor)
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Publisher
School of Medicine (의과대학)
Citation
Kiwook Yang et al. (2017). Topography of the middle genicular artery are associated with the superior and inferior genicular arteries. International Journal of Morphology, 35(3), 913–918.
Type
Article
ISSN
0717-9502
URI
https://kumel.medlib.dsmc.or.kr/handle/2015.oak/41554
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