Which of the following arteries does NOT contribute branches to the collateral circulation at the knee?

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The obturator artery does not contribute branches to the collateral circulation at the knee. The collateral circulation around the knee is primarily formed by branches of the femoral, popliteal, anterior tibial, and descending branch of the lateral femoral circumflex arteries. The obturator artery mainly supplies the medial compartment of the thigh and does not directly contribute to the knee's collateral circulation.

Which of the Following Arteries Does NOT Contribute Branches to the Collateral