Blood vessels of the shin - posterior tibial artery - anatomy - own studies and review of the literature

Folia Med Cracov. 2016;56(3):5-9.

Abstract

Anatomy of the vascular system of the leg was studied using classical anatomical dissection methods. Based also on literature we have reviewed the current knowledge on the vascularization of the lower leg and its embryological background with special respect toward the posterior tibial artery and its branches.

Keywords: anterior tibial artery; fibular artery; injection; lateral plantar artery; medial plantar artery; posterior tibial artery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autopsy
  • Humans
  • Leg / anatomy & histology*
  • Leg / blood supply*
  • Muscle, Skeletal / anatomy & histology*
  • Muscle, Skeletal / blood supply*
  • Skin / blood supply
  • Tibial Arteries / anatomy & histology*
  • Tibial Arteries / surgery