Artery Tarsal Lateral

The lateral tarsal artery (a. tarsalis lateralis) is one of the branches of the anterior tibial artery (a. tibialis anterior). It runs along the lateral surface of the foot and supplies blood to the medial side of the foot.

The lateral tarsal artery originates from the anterior tibia, where it divides into two branches: the lateral and medial tarsal arteries. The lateral tarsal artery continues along the lateral edge of the foot and ends at the base of the big toe.

The medial tarsal artery runs along the medial side of the foot and ends at the base of the little toe. In addition, this artery supplies blood to the skin and muscles of the foot, as well as the joints of the fingers.

Thus, the lateral tarsal artery plays an important role in the blood supply of the foot, especially its medial part. Disruption of the blood supply to this artery can lead to various foot diseases such as ulcers, gangrene and other problems. Therefore, it is important to monitor the condition of the arteries and blood vessels to prevent possible health problems.

**Tarsal artery** (A. tarsalis lateralis) is a branch of the great saphenous artery. Behind and below the medial malleolus, the peroneus longus muscle extends from the tibialis anterior muscle, which, together with the calcaneus located below it, separates the intermuscular later region. This area contains the arterial network of the lateral foot. The long fibular vein, formed in a branch, runs next to this nerve plexus. In front, above and below the arcadous ligamentous plexus, behind the lateral sphenoid bone is the lateral flexor mesenteric reflexogenic plexus.

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