the proximal femoral metaphysis , particularly the femoral neck , received vascular supply from 4 sources : ( i ) branches from the epiphyseal arteries on the surface of the physeal scar which descended , penetrating the physeal scar , ( ii ) distally directed branches from the intracapsular vascular ring , ( iii ) ascending nutrient vessels from the trochanteric fossa , and ( iv ) terminal branches of the ascending nutrient artery of the femur .
C0015815
femoral
C0015811
femur