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How deep is the femoral artery at its most superficial point?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

This is entirely: dependent on the thickness of the fat between the skin and the neuromuscular bundle. Obviously there is a dependance on age as well. A baby's artery will be much closer to the skin than a 400 pound man.

Dr Chideckel agreed

Answered 3/6/2017

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