A patient has trauma to the lateral knee, injuring the artery running with the common fibular nerve. Which artery is most closely associated?
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Correct answer: Fibular artery
The fibular artery lies near the common fibular nerve as it descends along the lateral posterior leg. Injury can impair lateral compartment perfusion.
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