The metatarsal arteries are part of a complex network that ensures the distal (end) parts of the foot remain well-perfused. They often form (connections) between the dorsal and plantar systems, allowing for alternative blood flow routes if one vessel is compressed. Dorsal Metatarsal Arteries Plantar Metatarsal Arteries Origin Arcuate and Dorsalis Pedis arteries Plantar Arch Location Top of the foot Sole of the foot Main Supply Skin and dorsal muscles Interosseous muscles and toes
A direct branch of the dorsalis pedis artery , the main artery of the dorsal foot. arteria metatarsea
These are four arteries that arise from the , located in the deep layer of the foot. Path: They run forward between the metatarsal bones. The metatarsal arteries are part of a complex
The second, third, and fourth dorsal metatarsal arteries typically arise from the arcuate artery . The arcuate artery itself curves laterally across the bases of the metatarsal bones. Anatomical Context These are four arteries that arise from the
They supply the interosseous muscles and eventually divide into digital branches that provide blood to the toes. 2. Dorsal Metatarsal Arteries These arteries supply the upper surface of the foot.