Superior genicular arteries

Superior genicular arteries are branches of the popliteal artery that curve around proximal to both femoral condyles to supply blood to the anterior area of the knee. They are one of several arteries that provide blood supply to the knee, including the descending genicular artery, medial and lateral inferior genicular arteries, middle genicular artery, and anterior and posterior tibial recurrent arteries.From: Interactive Medical Acupuncture Anatomy [2016], Lower extremity Trauma [2006]

The Spleen(SP)

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Published in Narda G. Robinson, Interactive Medical Acupuncture Anatomy, 2016

Narda G. Robinson

Clinical Relevance: SP 10 often appears in treatment protocols for knee pain, including that from anterior cruciate ligament injury. Blood supply to the knee in general arrives from branches of the descending genicular artery, the medial and lateral superior genicular arteries, the medial and lateral inferior genicular arteries, the middle genicular artery, and the anterior and posterior tibial recurrent arteries.16

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Published in Armstrong Milton B., Lower extremity Trauma, 2006

Latham Kerry, Baez Marcelo Lacayo, Armstrong Milton B., Arias Efrain

3. The sural arteries, which are two, and are behind the knee joint supplying the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris muscles; the superior genicular arteries, which arise from the popliteal and curve around, proximal to both femoral condyles to the anterior area of the knee. Smaller branches of the superior genicular arteries are also relevant.

Response to: Anatomical Study of the Descending Genicular Artery Chimeric Flaps

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Published in Journal of Investigative Surgery, 2022

Shahab Shahid, Noman Saghir

We propose that the superior genicular arteries are consistently present, are unlikely to be damaged following knee trauma, have a consistent course, and do not have a significant role in the blood supply to the cruciate ligaments of the knee. They represent a viable option for lower limb reconstruction, with simpler dissection and comparable outcomes when compared with alternatives [2–4].

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