Scholars International Journal of Anatomy and Physiology (SIJAP)
Volume-2 | Issue-12 | 344-347
Original Research Article
Intriguing Variations of Dorsalis Pedis Artery with Clinical Correlations
P. J. Barot, P. R. Koyani
Published : Dec. 6, 2019
Abstract
Objective: Dorsalis pedis artery represents the continuation of anterior tibial artery distal to level of ankle joint. The dorsalis pedis angiosome encompasses the entire dorsal aspect of foot through its branches eg. Medial tarsal, Lateral tarsal, Arcuate and 1st dorsal metatarsal arteries. Dorsalis pedis artery variation have been reported in past. Evaluation of dorsalis pedis artery pulsation is useful clinical test for assessing peripheral arterial diseases. Dorsalis pedis artery is the main source of blood supply to foot. Knowledge about origins, course, distribution and branching pattern is important for angiographers, vascular surgeons and reconstructive surgeons who operate upon these region. Method: Study of dorsalis pedis artery was done in forty dissected lower limbs of unknown sex and age from department of anatomy, PDUMC, RAJKOT. Result: In our study normal course and branching pattern of dorsalis pedis artery was found in 87.5% cases. Variation in branching pattern of dorsalis pedis artery was found in 12.5% cases. Conclusion: Variable branching pattern of dorsalis pedis artery is common. Therefore, a thorough knowledge of anatomy of dorsalis pedis artery is of prime importance to Radiologists, Surgeons and Anatomist.