A bullet injury damages the artery supplying the head of the femur in an adult. Which artery is most affected?
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Correct answer: Medial circumflex femoral artery
The medial circumflex femoral artery provides the primary blood supply to the femoral head in adults. Injury can lead to avascular necrosis.
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