left anterior tibial artery
ArteriesLower limbLeftFMA43897
Nomenclature
left anterior tibial artery
arteria tibialis anterior (Latin)
arteria tibiale anteriore sinistra (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Branch of the popliteal artery running in the anterior compartment of the leg.
Functionentry
Supplies the extensor muscles of the leg; continues as the dorsalis pedis artery.
Clinical notes
The dorsalis pedis pulse assesses its patency.
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