What Is the Popliteal Artery?
An artery is a type of blood vessel responsible in transporting oxygenated blood from the heart and distributing it to various tissues in the body. The popliteal artery is a blood vessel located behind the knee. Together with its many branches, it provides blood supply to the knee joints and to the muscles in the calf and thigh. The popliteal artery is deeply situated, frequently making it difficult to feel with the hand.