die Leistenarterie
Translation
femoral artery
Examples
Die Leistenarterie versorgt das Bein mit Blut.
The femoral artery supplies the leg with blood.
Grammar Patterns
die Leistenarterie the femoral artery The femoral artery is an important blood vessel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Femoralarterie; Other arteries: Halsschlagader (carotid artery), Aorta
Etymology
Composed of 'Leiste' (groin) and 'Arterie' (artery).
Memory Tips
Think of the artery located in the 'Leiste' (groin). It's a literal description of its location.