Introduction: The femoral artery is the continuation
of external iliac artery and it enters the femoral
triangle behind the inguinal ligament at mid-inguinal
point (mid-Point between the anterior superior iliac
spine and pubic symphysis). The profunda femoris
artery usually arises from the lateral aspect of the
femoral artery. The anatomical knowledge of the
profunda femoris artery is very important to prevent
inadvertent damage to it during clinical procedures.
Aim and Objectives: Aim of the present study was
to discuss the variations in origin of the profunda
femoris artery and their clinical significance.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted
on 40 lower limbs in 20 embalmed human cadavers
of unknown age, from the Department of Anatomy
of Al–Falah School of Medical Science and Research
Center, Dhauj, Faridabad.
Results: The most common site of origin of PFA is
lateral aspect of FA. In the present study done on 40
lower limbs we found lateral, posterolateral, posterior
and medial origins of profunda femoris artery. The
most common range of the distance of origin of PFA
from midinguinal point was 21 - 30 mm.
Conclusion: This study will be very helpful to
the surgeons, radiologist and plastic surgeons to
understand possible variations in Profunda femoris
artery while performing procedures on FA. Key Words: Femoral Artery; Profunda Femoris
Artery (PFA); Inguinal Point.