ISSN: 2161-0940
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Chepte AP
Rural Medical College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences,
Loni Bk, Rahata, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
India
Research Article
Study of Branching Pattern of Dorsalis Pedis Artery and its Clinical Significance
Author(s): Chepte AP*,Ambiye MVChepte AP*,Ambiye MV
Objective: To study the branching Patterns of the Dorsalis pedis artery.
Method: The study was conducted in the Department of anatomy, TNMC & BYL Ch. Hospital, Mumbai. Sixty cadaveric lower limbs were dissected below ankle and dorsalis pedis artery was traced to all its branches.
Results: We observed 10 different branching patterns of dorsalis pedis artery, some of which were not reported in literature.
Conclusion: Dorsalis pedis artery have variations in branching patterns. Knowledge of these variations will help surgeons for planning and better outcome of surgeries involving foot... View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0940.1000301