Medial tarsal artery
Medial Tarsal Artery
The Medial Tarsal Artery is a small artery in the foot that branches off from the Dorsalis Pedis Artery. It is responsible for supplying blood to the medial aspect of the dorsum of the foot.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The medial tarsal artery originates from the dorsalis pedis artery, just as the latter becomes the Arcuate Artery. It travels medially across the dorsum of the foot, supplying the medial part of the dorsum of the foot and anastomosing with the lateral tarsal artery, the arcuate artery, and the deep plantar artery.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
Due to its location, the medial tarsal artery can be affected by conditions such as Peripheral Artery Disease and Diabetes Mellitus, which can lead to poor blood flow and complications such as foot ulcers.
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