Cruciate anastomosis 5012564 114220796 2007-03-11T03:42:36Z Tregoweth 7402 {{Infobox Anatomy | Name = {{PAGENAME}} | Latin = | GraySubject = 155 | GrayPage = 620 | Image = | Caption = | Image2 = | Caption2 = | System = | Precursor = | MeshName = | MeshNumber = | DorlandsPre = a_35 | DorlandsSuf = 12130660 | }} The '''cruciate anastomosis''' is an anastomosis in the upper thigh of the [[inferior gluteal artery]], the [[lateral circumflex femoral artery|lateral]] and [[medial circumflex femoral artery|medial circumflex femoral arteries]], and the first [[perforating artery]] of the [[profunda femoris]] artery. ==Structure== The cruciate anastomosis is so-called because it resembles a cross. Its four components are: * [[inferior gluteal artery]] * [[lateral circumflex femoral artery]] * [[medial circumflex femoral artery]] * ascending branch of first perforating artery from profunda femoris {{circulatory-stub}} {{Gray's}} {{Arteries of thorax and abdomen}}