Peroneal artery

Peroneal Artery

The peroneal artery, also known as the fibular artery, is one of the branches of the tibial artery.

The Peroneal Artery (also known as the Fibular Artery) is a branch of the Posterior Tibial Artery that supplies blood to the lateral compartment of the leg and the foot. It is a significant artery in the circulatory system of the lower limb.

Anatomy

The peroneal artery originates from the posterior tibial artery, just below the popliteus muscle. It descends along the medial side of the fibula, lying between the tibialis posterior and flexor hallucis longus muscles. It terminates by supplying the lateral compartment of the leg and the foot.

Branches and Supply

The peroneal artery gives off several branches, including the lateral calcaneal branches, muscular branches, and the peroneal communicating artery. These branches supply the lateral and posterior compartments of the leg, the fibula, and the lateral side of the foot.

Clinical Significance

The peroneal artery is of clinical importance in vascular surgery and orthopedic surgery. It is often used as a bypass graft in peripheral arterial disease and is also significant in the blood supply to the fibula, which is commonly used in bone grafts.

See Also

• Circulatory system
• Tibial artery
• Vascular surgery
• Orthopedic surgery