The superficial external pudendal artery is a branch of:

The superficial external pudendal artery is a branch of:

A. Femoral artery
B. External iliac artery
C. Internal iliac artery
D. Aorta

Answer is A. Femoral Artery

The femoral artery is the principal supply to the anterior compartment of the thigh, as well as the rest of the lower limb. It gives off 3 superficial and 3 deep branches in the femoral triangle.

Superficial branches are:

1. Superficial external pudendal
2. Superficial epigastric
3. Superficial circumflex iliac

Deep branches are:

1. Profunda femoris: It is the largest branch of the femoral artery - also the chief artery to supply all 3 compartments of the thigh.  Its branches are a) Medial circumflex femoral artery b) Lateral circumflex femoral artery, and c) Four perforating arteries
   
2. Deep external pudendal
3. Muscular branches