KIVO Med
Arteries of the leg and foot
Origins, courses, branches, terminations, and anastomotic networks of the tibial and foot arteries.
- 20 explained questions
- 19 flashcards
- 102 estimated course minutes
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What you will learn
- Identify popliteal artery bifurcation and the distribution of the tibial arteries in the leg compartments.
- Describe the origin, course, relationships, collateral branches, and termination of each artery.
- Follow the continuity of the dorsalis pedis, medial plantar, and lateral plantar arteries in the foot.
- Relate palpable pulses, arches, and anastomoses to the vascular territories.
Course outline
The distal vascular map
Popliteal artery bifurcation sends two trunks through distinct compartments before forming the foot networks.
8 min
The anterior tibial artery
From the lateral terminal branch of the popliteal artery to dorsalis pedis, an anterior route accompanied by the deep fibular nerve.
20 min
The posterior tibial and fibular arteries
The larger bifurcation trunk follows the posterior compartment, gives the fibular artery, and divides in the tarsal tunnel.
24 min
The dorsalis pedis artery
Pedal artery continues the anterior tibial artery and forms the dorsal arch that distributes metatarsal and digital arteries.
18 min
The plantar arteries
Terminal branches of the posterior tibial artery travel in the sole and form metatarsal, digital, and calcaneal networks.
22 min
Summary of origins and terminations
A final comparative table helps reconstruct arterial continuity without replacing the detailed descriptions.
10 min
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