The femoral artery was a large artery in the thigh.
In 2372, Meso'Clan was hit by a plasma charge rigged by Miles O'Brien. It missed his femoral artery, but destroyed his knee joint. (DS9: "Hippocratic Oath")
Arteries |
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Arteries: Aorta (abdominal aorta) • Basilar • Brachial • Carotid • Femoral • Lateral • Middle meningeal |
Medical conditions: Aortic rupture • aging • arteriosclerosis (atherosclerosis) • damage • disruption • occlusion • pressure • rupture • vasoconstriction |
Tests and treatments: aortal graft • basilar arterial scan • cytoglobin • pressor field |