superficial branch of medial circumflex femoral artery superficial branch of medial circumflex femoral artery the superficial branch of medial circumflex femoral artery appears between the quadratus femoris and upper border of the adductor magnus, and anastomoses with the inferior gluteal artery, lateral femoral circumflex artery, and first of the perforating arteries of the deep femoral artery (crucial anastomosis). superficial branch of medial circumflex femoral arterythe profunda femoris artery, femoral artery and their major branches - right thigh, anterior view. circumflex femoral arteries labeled.detailssourcemedial circumflex femoral arteryidentifierslatinramus superficialis arteriae circumflexae femoris medialista98a12.2.16.022ta24687fma20810anatomical terminology