Post. tibial recurrent artery

Posterior Tibial Recurrent Artery

The arteries of the lower extremity. Posterior tibial recurrent artery is not labeled, but it is a branch of the posterior tibial artery, which is labeled at bottom right.

The Posterior Tibial Recurrent Artery is a small branch of the posterior tibial artery that arises just after the artery's origin. It is a part of the circulatory system and plays a crucial role in supplying blood to the lower leg and foot.

Structure

The posterior tibial recurrent artery arises from the posterior tibial artery, just below the lower border of the popliteus. It ascends to the knee, supplying the tibiofibular joint and anastomosing with the inferior genicular arteries.

Function

The posterior tibial recurrent artery, like other recurrent arteries, serves to provide a collateral circulation. This means that if the main blood supply to a region is blocked, the recurrent artery can provide an alternative route for blood to reach the tissues.

Clinical significance

Knowledge of the posterior tibial recurrent artery is important in surgical procedures involving the lower leg and foot. Its role in collateral circulation can be crucial in maintaining blood supply during surgical interventions or in conditions that compromise the main arterial supply.

See also

• Posterior tibial artery
• Inferior genicular arteries
• Popliteus muscle