School of Podiatric Medicine - Student Research
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
Winter 12-2023
Abstract
The dorsalis pedis artery is a main artery of the dorsum of the foot. It directly arises from the anterior tibial artery and travels distally to the base of the 1st metatarsal. Its main function includes supplying oxygenated blood to the dorsal surface of the foot. A weak dorsalis pedis pulse is an indication of underlying circulation issue, such as peripheral vascular disease. Anatomical variations of the artery are not uncommon, including the total absence of the artery. Branching variations occur in approximately 10% of the population. Knowledge of these variations is critical for surgeons to prevent surgical complications
Recommended Citation
Bolton, Steven; Monube, Ifunanya; and Tabatabai-Mir, Hooman, "Using Plastinated Cadaveric Models for Anatomical Study of Dorsalis Pedis Artery and Its Variation" (2023). School of Podiatric Medicine - Student Research. 21.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/sopm_mspub/21
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