The dorsalis pedis aery terminates at the
Correct Answer: Proximal pa of first intermetatarsal space
Description: DORSALIS PEDIS AERY:- Dorsal aery of foot. Chief palpable aery on dorsum of foot. Continuation of anterior tibial aery on to the dorsum of foot. The aery begins in front of the angle between the two malleoli.It passes forwards along the medial side of the dorsum of the foot to reach the proximal end of first intermetatarsal space. Here it dips downwards between the two heads of first dorsal interossei and ends in sole by completing the plantar aerial arch. Branches;Lateral tarsal aery Medial tarsal branches Arcuate aery First dorsal metatarsal aery. {Reference: BDC 6E pg no. 97}
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