Anatomy & Physiology: Current Research
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Abstract

Study of Branching Pattern of Dorsalis Pedis Artery and its Clinical Significance

Chepte AP and Ambiye MV

Objective: To study the branching Patterns of the Dorsalis pedis artery.

Method: The study was conducted in the Department of anatomy, TNMC & BYL Ch. Hospital, Mumbai. Sixty cadaveric lower limbs were dissected below ankle and dorsalis pedis artery was traced to all its branches.

Results: We observed 10 different branching patterns of dorsalis pedis artery, some of which were not reported in literature.

Conclusion: Dorsalis pedis artery have variations in branching patterns. Knowledge of these variations will help surgeons for planning and better outcome of surgeries involving foot.