Common plantar digital artery

Common Plantar Digital Artery

The plantar arteries. Deep view. (Common plantar digital arteries labeled at bottom right.)

The Common Plantar Digital Artery is a branch of the plantar artery that supplies blood to the toes of the foot. It is a significant part of the circulatory system in the lower extremity.

Anatomy

The common plantar digital artery arises from the plantar metatarsal artery. It bifurcates into two proper plantar digital arteries which run along the sides of each toe, supplying blood to the skin, muscles, and bones of the toes.

Clinical Significance

Understanding the anatomy of the common plantar digital artery is crucial in surgical procedures involving the foot, such as reconstructive surgery and bypass surgery. It is also important in diagnosing and treating conditions like peripheral artery disease and diabetic foot.

See Also

• Plantar Arteries
• Proper Plantar Digital Arteries
• Circulatory System
• Peripheral Artery Disease
• Diabetic Foot