Tibial-fibular trunk

Tibial-fibular trunk (also known as tibiofibular trunk) is a segment of the arterial system in the lower limb. It is a short, but significant part of the arterial system, which is formed by the union of the anterior tibial artery and the fibular artery (also known as peroneal artery). The tibial-fibular trunk is located in the upper part of the leg, just below the knee.

Etymology

The term "tibial-fibular trunk" is derived from the names of the two arteries that form it - the tibial artery and the fibular artery. The word "tibial" is derived from the Latin word "tibia", which means "shinbone", while "fibular" is derived from the Latin word "fibula", which means "clasp" or "buckle", referring to the smaller of the two bones in the lower leg.

Anatomy

The tibial-fibular trunk is formed by the union of the anterior tibial artery and the fibular artery. It is located in the upper part of the leg, just below the knee. The trunk is short, usually around 1 cm in length, and ends at the level of the lower border of the popliteus muscle, where it bifurcates into the posterior tibial artery and the fibular artery.

Clinical significance

The tibial-fibular trunk is an important part of the arterial supply to the lower limb. It is often involved in conditions that affect the blood vessels, such as peripheral artery disease and aneurysm. In addition, its location and relatively superficial position make it a common site for arterial puncture and cannulation in medical procedures.

Related terms

• Anterior tibial artery
• Fibular artery
• Posterior tibial artery
• Popliteus muscle
• Peripheral artery disease
• Aneurysm

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