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How deep would a cut have to be for it to sever the femoral artery?
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Depends: Depends on the size and weight of the person. I would say, on average, about 8-15 mm. Obese people: could be 40 mm. Very thin people, maybe only 5 mm.
Answered 8/11/2016
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How fat: The depth of a femoral artery depends on how fat u are. Fatter is deeper
Answered 8/9/2015
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