Arterial Supply To The Foot

Question 1

On the dorsum of the foot, the anterior tibial artery continues as the?

Answer 1

dorsalis pedis artery

Question 2

The dorsalis pedis artery terminates into two arteries, what are they?

Answer 2

arcuate artery

deep plantar artery

Question 3

the arcuate artery gives rise to which two arteries?

Answer 3

dorsal metatarsal arteries

dorsal digital arteries

Question 4

The posterior tibial artery enters the sole of the foot by passing through the _____ and deep to the _____ muscle

Answer 4

tarsal

abductor hallucis muscle

Question 5

Deep to the abductor hallucis muscle, the posterior tibial artery divided into?

Answer 5

medial and lateral plantar arteries

Question 6

The medial plantar artery travels deep and medial to the ______ muscle to help supply the great toe

Answer 6

abductor hallucis muscle

Question 7

The lateral plantar artery travels in a plane between the ______ and _____ muscles to reach the lateral surface of the foot

Answer 7

flexor digitorum brevis

quadratus plantae

Question 8

On the lateral surface of the foot, the lateral plantar artery curves medially travelling on top of the interossei and forming the deep plantar arterial arch with the _____________

Answer 8

deep plantar artery

Question 9

The deep plantar arterial arch gives rise to the the ______ and _______

Answer 9

Plantar metatarsal arteries

plantar digital branches