branch of lateral plantar artery (Ramus arteriae plantaris lateralis)
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Anatomy
An arterial branch arising from the lateral plantar artery as it courses obliquely between the first and second muscle layers of the foot, supplying lateral plantar musculature and skin.
Clinical notes
Carefully protected during deep plantar incisions, tarsal tunnel releases, and surgical debridement of diabetic foot neuroischemic ulcers.
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FAQ
What is the role of the branch of lateral plantar artery?
An arterial branch arising from the lateral plantar artery as it courses obliquely between the first and second muscle layers of the foot, supplying lateral plantar musculature and skin.
Why is the branch of lateral plantar artery clinically important?
Carefully protected during deep plantar incisions, tarsal tunnel releases, and surgical debridement of diabetic foot neuroischemic ulcers.
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