Anterior tibial artery
Anterior Tibial Artery
The Anterior Tibial Artery (pronounced: an-TEER-ee-or TIB-ee-al AR-ter-ee) is a significant blood vessel in the lower limb. It originates from the Popliteal Artery and travels down the front of the leg, supplying blood to the anterior compartment of the leg and dorsal surface of the foot.
Etymology
The term "Anterior Tibial Artery" is derived from its anatomical position and function. "Anterior" (from Latin anterior, meaning 'before' or 'in front of') refers to its location towards the front of the body. "Tibial" (from Latin tibia, meaning 'shinbone') indicates its association with the tibia bone in the leg. "Artery" (from Greek artēria, meaning 'windpipe, artery') is a term used for the blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Structure and Function
The Anterior Tibial Artery begins at the lower border of the Popliteus Muscle, where it branches off from the Popliteal Artery. It then travels down the front of the leg, passing through the interosseous membrane to reach the anterior compartment. It continues down the leg, supplying blood to the muscles and skin in this area. At the ankle, it becomes the Dorsalis Pedis Artery, which supplies blood to the dorsal surface of the foot.
Related Terms
- Popliteal Artery: The artery from which the Anterior Tibial Artery originates.
- Popliteus Muscle: The muscle at the lower border of which the Anterior Tibial Artery begins.
- Dorsalis Pedis Artery: The continuation of the Anterior Tibial Artery at the ankle.
- Interosseous Membrane: The membrane through which the Anterior Tibial Artery passes to reach the anterior compartment of the leg.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anterior tibial artery
- Wikipedia's article - Anterior tibial artery
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