Medial plantar artery
Medial Plantar Artery
The Medial Plantar Artery is a significant artery in the human foot. It is a branch of the Posterior Tibial Artery and is responsible for supplying blood to the medial aspect of the foot.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The Medial Plantar Artery originates from the Posterior Tibial Artery in the region of the ankle joint. It then courses along the medial aspect of the foot, supplying blood to the skin, muscles, and other structures in this area.
Function[edit | edit source]
The primary function of the Medial Plantar Artery is to supply blood to the medial aspect of the foot. This includes the skin, muscles, and other structures in this area. The artery also plays a role in the regulation of blood flow to the foot, particularly during periods of increased demand such as exercise.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
The Medial Plantar Artery can be involved in a number of medical conditions. For example, it can be affected by peripheral vascular disease, a condition in which the arteries become narrowed or blocked. This can lead to symptoms such as pain, numbness, and reduced blood flow to the foot. In severe cases, it can lead to tissue death and the need for amputation.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
| Medial plantar artery Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
