A patient with deep venous thrombosis has a clot near the adductor hiatus. Which artery continues as the popliteal artery beyond this opening?
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Correct answer: Femoral artery
The femoral artery becomes the popliteal artery after passing through the adductor hiatus. This transition is clinically important for vascular occlusions.
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