Preferred Label : arcuate artery of foot;
Uberon definition : The arcuate artery of the foot (metatarsal artery) arises a little anterior to the
lateral tarsal artery; it passes lateralward, over the bases of the metatarsal bones,
beneath the tendons of the Extensor digitorum brevis, its direction being influenced
by its point of origin; and its anastomoses with the lateral tarsal and lateral plantar
arteries. This vessel gives off the second, third, and fourth dorsal metatarsal arteries.
It is not present in all individuals.;
Origin ID : 0034927;
Uberon cross reference
- branching part of
- part of
The arcuate artery of the foot (metatarsal artery) arises a little anterior to the
lateral tarsal artery; it passes lateralward, over the bases of the metatarsal bones,
beneath the tendons of the Extensor digitorum brevis, its direction being influenced
by its point of origin; and its anastomoses with the lateral tarsal and lateral plantar
arteries. This vessel gives off the second, third, and fourth dorsal metatarsal arteries.
It is not present in all individuals.
