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dorsalis pedis artery

A continuation of the anterior tibial artery after crossing the ankle. It anastomoses with the lateral plantar artery to form the plantar arch. Branches: 1) lateral tarsal artery 2) arcuate artery 3) dorsal metatarsal artery Physical examination: The dorsalis pedis pulse is frequently felt to assess peripheral circulation, but is congenitally absent in 8% of normal individuals.

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GENERAL: artery RELATED: posterior tibial artery FORM: dorsalis pedis artery ORIGIN: anterior tibial artery

References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 286
  2. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995