In human anatomy, the dorsalis pedis artery (dorsal artery of foot) is a blood vessel of the lower limb. It arises from the anterior tibial artery, and ends at the first intermetatarsal space (as the first dorsal metatarsal artery and the deep plantar artery).

Nov 4, 2024 · The dorsalis pedis artery supplies oxygenated blood to the dorsal (upper) side of the foot. It originates at the anterior tibial artery in the leg, runs across the top of the foot and ankle bones, and then ends at the first dorsal metatarsal artery and the deep plantar artery in the sole.

The dorsalis pedis artery is the principal dorsal artery of the foot. It arises at the anterior aspect of the ankle joint and is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery.

Feb 26, 2021 · The five lower extremity arteries that are routinely examined on ultrasound include the common femoral artery (CFA), the superficial femoral artery (SFA), the popliteal artery, the posterior tibial artery (PTA), and the dorsalis pedis artery (DPA).

Nov 3, 2023 · The dorsalis pedis artery, also known as the dorsal artery of the foot, is the continuation of the anterior tibial artery distal to the ankle joint. It is located on the dorsum of the foot, just deep to the inferior extensor retinaculum and lies between the extensor hallucis longus tendon and the medial tendon of the extensor digitorum longus ...

Aug 26, 2021 · The dorsalis pedis artery is the principal dorsal artery of the foot. The dorsalis pedis artery originates at the level of the distal tibia between the medial and lateral malleoli as the direct continuation of the anterior tibial artery 1.

Sep 4, 2023 · The dorsalis pedis artery (DPA) is a main artery of the foot. It is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery as it crosses the ankle joint. One of the primary functions of the DPA is to carry oxygenated blood to the dorsum of the foot. [1]

We describe a unique case of an anomalous origin of the dorsalis pedis artery from the peroneal artery. It is important for vascular surgeons to be aware of this variant while interpreting arteriograms of the lower extremity.

The DPA is the direct continuation of the anterior tibial artery (ATA) after it passes the tibiotalar (ankle) joint. Its primary branches are the lateral tarsal and arcuate arteries.

Jan 17, 2024 · The dorsalis pedis artery (DPA) is a vital blood vessel of the lower limb located on the dorsal surface of the foot. It originates from the anterior tibial artery near the ankle joint.