Dorsalis pedis & Posterior tibial :

in arteries •  7 years ago 


Arterial supply to the foot is delivered via two arteries:

Dorsalis pedis :
Posterior tibial :
The dorsalis pedis artery begins as the anterior tibial artery enters the foot. It passes over the dorsal aspect of the tarsal bones, then moves inferiorly, towards the sole of the foot. It then anastomoses with the lateral plantar artery to form the deep plantar arch. The dorsalis pedis artery supplies the tarsal bones and the dorsal aspect of the metatarsals. Via the deep plantar arch, it also contributes to the supply of the toes.

The posterior tibial artery enters the sole of the foot through the tarsal tunnel. It then splits into the lateral and medial plantar arteries. These arteries supply the plantar side of the foot, and contributes to the supply of the toes via the deep plantar arch.

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