Identify the arteries of the anterior compartment of the leg. (G 5.59C;N 508;Gl 34.40)
- Identify the anterior tibial artery adjacent to the deep fibular nerve.
- Attempt to identify the perforating branch of the fibular (peroneal) artery where it traverses an opening in the distal aspect of the interosseous membrane.
Important Relationships
- The anterior tibial artery and deep fibular nerve are positioned lateral to the tibialis anterior muscle.
- The anterior tibial artery and deep fibular nerve are positioned medial to the extensor hallucis longus muscle.
