1. ends at the opening in the adductor magnus where it enters the popliteal fossa and becomes the popliteal artery.
2. Branches
2.1. Superficial branches
2.1.1. Superficial circumflex iliac
2.1.2. Superficial external pudendal
2.1.3. Superficial epigasteric
2.2. Deep branches
2.2.1. Deep external pudendal
2.2.2. Descending genicular
2.2.3. Profunda femorus
2.2.3.1. Beginning: from the postero-lateral aspect of the femoral artery
2.2.3.2. Ends: a little below the middle of the medial side of the thigh by piercing the adductor magnus and becoming the 4thperforating artery
2.2.3.3. Lateral circumflex femoral
2.2.3.3.1. Ascending branch
2.2.3.3.2. Transverse branch
2.2.3.3.3. Descending branch
2.2.3.4. Medial circumclex femora
2.2.3.4.1. Ascending branch
2.2.3.4.2. Transverse branch
2.2.3.4.3. Acetabular branch
2.2.3.5. Perforating arteries
2.2.3.5.1. 4 arteries which perforate the insertion of the adductor magnus to reach the back of the thigh. The 4th branch terminates as the 4th perforating artery