Fracture of the neck of the femur results in avascular necrosis of the femoral head, resulting from lack of blood supply from which of the following arteries?

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Fracture of the neck of the femur results in avascular necrosis of the femoral head, resulting from lack of blood supply from the medial femoral circumflex artery. In adults, the chief arterial supply to the head of the femur is from the branches of the medial femoral circumflex artery.

Fracture of the Neck of the Femur Results in Avascular