Dorsalis pedis artery

Dorsalis pedis artery
Anterior tibial artery, dorsalis pedis artery and the muscles and bones of the leg (anterior view).
Details
SourceAnterior tibial artery
BranchesFirst dorsal metatarsal artery, deep plantar artery
SuppliesDorsal surface of the foot
Identifiers
Latinarteria dorsalis pedis
TA98A12.2.16.048
TA24714
FMA43915
Anatomical terminology

In human anatomy, the dorsalis pedis artery (dorsal artery of foot) is a blood vessel of the lower limb. It arises from the anterior tibial artery, and ends at the first intermetatarsal space (as the first dorsal metatarsal artery and the deep plantar artery). It carries oxygenated blood to the dorsal side of the foot. It is useful for taking a pulse. It is also at risk during anaesthesia of the deep peroneal nerve.