Vessel
Anterior tibial artery
Anterior compartment of the leg
High-yield
Runs on the interosseous membrane with the deep fibular nerve; becomes the dorsalis pedis at the ankle.
Overview
The smaller terminal branch of the popliteal artery that supplies the anterior leg and continues onto the foot as the dorsalis pedis artery.
Reference facts
- Type
- Muscular artery
- Origin
- Popliteal artery
- Branches / tributaries
- Anterior and posterior tibial recurrent arteries; Anterior medial and lateral malleolar arteries; Dorsalis pedis (continuation)
- Supplies
- Anterior compartment of the leg and dorsum of the foot
- Course
- Passes forward through the interosseous membrane and descends on it with the deep fibular nerve to the ankle
Frequently asked questions
Where does the anterior tibial artery originate?
The anterior tibial artery arises from the popliteal artery.
What does the anterior tibial artery supply?
The anterior tibial artery supplies the anterior compartment of the leg and dorsum of the foot.
What are the branches of the anterior tibial artery?
Branches of the anterior tibial artery include the anterior and posterior tibial recurrent arteries; Anterior medial and lateral malleolar arteries; Dorsalis pedis (continuation).
What is the course of the anterior tibial artery?
Passes forward through the interosseous membrane and descends on it with the deep fibular nerve to the ankle.