dorsal metatarsal artery

Introduction

1 of 4 arteries in each foot.

Origin

• dorsalis pedis (1st dorsal metatarsal)
• arcuate artery (2nd-4th dorsal metatarsal)

Course

• runs on dorsal aspect of interosseous muscles of foot

Branches

• medial & lateral digital arteries, supplying the dorsal aspect of the medial or lateral sides of 2 toes

More general terms

• artery