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Anterior tibial artery
Introduction
The anterior tibial artery of the lower limb carries blood to the anterior compartment of the leg and dorsal surface of the foot, from the popliteal artery.
It is accompanied by a deep vein, the anterior tibial vein, along its course.
It crosses the anterior aspect of the ankle joint, at which point it becomes the dorsalis pedis artery.
Additional images
Additional images
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Right knee-joint. Posterior view. -
Cross-section through middle of leg. -
Anterior tibial artery and the muscles and bones of the leg – anterior view of right leg.
External links
External links
- Template:GraySubject – The Arteries of the Lower Extremity
- Template:GraySubject – Ankle joint
- Template:SUNYAnatomyFigs – “Arteries of the lower extremity shown in association with major landmarks.”
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