This flashcard is just one of a free flashcard set. See all flashcards!
95
name the branches of the deep arch (3)
- a plantar digital branch to the lateral side of the little toe
• four plantar metatarsal arteries, which supply further plantar digital branches to the
adjacent sides of toes 1 to 5, as well as a branch which anastomoses with the medial
plantar artery to supply the medial side of the great toe
• three perforating arteries which pass between the bases of metatarsals 2 to 5 to
anastomose with arteries on the dorsal aspect of the foot
