left posterior tibial artery
ArteriesLower limbLeftFMA43899
Nomenclature
left posterior tibial artery
arteria tibialis posterior (Latin)
arteria tibiale posteriore sinistra (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Branch of the popliteal artery in the deep posterior compartment of the leg.
Functionentry
Supplies the posterior compartment and, through the plantar arteries, the foot.
Clinical notes
Its pulse is palpated behind the medial malleolus.
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