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Where is the femoral artery located in your leg?

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Dr. J mark Rheudasil answered

Groin to above knee: begins at top of groin and extends to lower 1/3 of thigh.

Answered 5/24/2018

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A member asked:

Where is the femoral artery located in your leg?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J mark Rheudasil answered

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