Tags: Anatomical Structure, Artery.
The arcuate artery of the foot (metatarsal artery) arises a little anterior to the lateral tarsal artery; it passes lateralward over the bases of the metatarsal bones beneath the tendons of the extensor digitorum brevis its direction being influenced by its point of origin; and it anastomoses with the lateral tarsal and lateral plantar arteries. This vessel gives off the second third and fourth dorsal metatarsal arteries.It is not present in all individuals.
