At the Ankle, the Anterior Tibial Artery Becomes (The)________

Question

At the ankle, the anterior tibial artery becomes (the)________.
A) lateral plantar artery
B) dorsalis pedis artery
C) medial plantar artery
D) dorsal plantar arch
E) peroneal artery

Accepted Answer

The anterior tibial artery runs down the front of the leg and becomes the dorsalis pedis artery at the ankle. The dorsalis pedis artery then runs along the top of the foot, supplying blood to the toes.