The popliteal artery terminates by dividing into the anterior tibial artery and the tibioperoneal trunk at which level?

• A At the level of the adductor hiatus in the distal thigh
• B At the level of the fibular neck
• C At the lower border of popliteus muscle ✓
• D At the upper border of popliteus muscle

Explanation

The popliteal artery passes through the popliteal fossa and terminates at the lower border of popliteus muscle by dividing into the anterior tibial artery (which passes over popliteus into the anterior compartment via the interosseous membrane) and the tibioperoneal (posterior tibial) trunk. The adductor hiatus is where the femoral artery becomes popliteal. The fibular neck is the site of common peroneal nerve compression, not arterial bifurcation. This anatomy is important in popliteal artery aneurysm repair.

Reference: BD Chaurasia's Human Anatomy, 8th ed.

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