Although atherosclerosis is a generalized metabolic disorder, the plaque tends to build up at bifurcations of major vessels, including in the lower extremities. Here, the superficial femoral artery ...

Inspect the legs from the groin to the feet noting any asymmetry, skin changes, hair distribution, varicosities, or edema. Signs of vascular insufficiency include pallor, coolness, cyanosis, atrophy, ...