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 ...

2023年11月3日 · The dorsalis pedis artery, also known as the dorsal artery of the foot, is the continuation of the anterior tibial artery distal to the ankle joint.

2024年11月4日 · The dorsalis pedis artery supplies oxygenated blood to the dorsal (upper) side of the foot. It originates at the anterior tibial artery in the leg, runs across the top of the foot and ankle bones, and then ends at the first dorsal metatarsal artery and the deep plantar artery in the sole.

2025年1月6日 · The dorsalis pedis artery is a major artery of the foot that supplies the skin, muscles, bones and joints of the dorsum of the foot. It arises as the continuation of the anterior tibial artery when it reaches the ankle joint.

2021年8月26日 · location: dorsal surface of the foot, running towards the first dorsal interosseous space; origin: direct continuation of the anterior tibial artery; termination: as the first dorsal metatarsal artery; branches: deep plantar artery, lateral tarsal artery and arcuate artery

The dorsalis pedis artery is the principal dorsal artery of the foot. It arises at the anterior aspect of the ankle joint and is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery. Position: dorsal surface of the foot, running towards the first dorsal interosseous space; Origin: direct continuation of …

2023年9月4日 · The dorsalis pedis artery (DPA) is a main artery of the foot. It is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery as it crosses the ankle joint. One of the primary functions of the DPA is to carry oxygenated blood to the dorsum of the foot.

The dorsalis pedis artery reaches the first intermetatarsal space and passes between the two heads of the first dorsal interosseous muscle, into the plantar aspect of the foot. Here, where it gives rise to the deep plantar artery, which joins the deep plantar arch.

2024年1月17日 · The dorsalis pedis artery (DPA) is a vital blood vessel of the lower limb located on the dorsal surface of the foot. It originates from the anterior tibial artery near the ankle joint. The main function of DPA is to supply oxygenated blood to …

2025年1月23日 · The primary function of the dorsalis pedis artery is to supply oxygenated blood to the dorsal aspect of the foot. As it runs along the dorsum, the artery provides blood to the muscles, skin, and superficial tissues of the foot.