popliteal artery

/ˌˈpɑpləˌtiəl ˌɑrdəri/
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Definitions of popliteal artery
  1. noun
    a continuation of the femoral artery that branches to supply the legs and feet
    synonyms: arteria poplitea
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    type of:
    arteria, arterial blood vessel, artery
    a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
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