Tibial Arteries (also known as Arteries, Tibial, Artery, Tibial): The anterior and posterior arteries created at the bifurcation of the popliteal artery. The anterior tibial artery begins at the lower border of the popliteus muscle and lies along the tibia at the distal part of the leg to surface superficially anterior

NIH MeSH · D016909Anatomy

Tibial Arteries

Also known asArteries, Tibial · Artery, Tibial · Tibial Artery · Anterior Tibial Artery · Anterior Tibial Arteries · Arteries, Anterior Tibial · Artery, Anterior Tibial · Tibial Arteries, Anterior · Tibial Artery, Anterior · Posterior Tibial Artery · Arteries, Posterior Tibial · Artery, Posterior Tibial

Definition

The anterior and posterior arteries created at the bifurcation of the popliteal artery. The anterior tibial artery begins at the lower border of the popliteus muscle and lies along the tibia at the distal part of the leg to surface superficially anterior to the ankle joint. Its branches are distributed throughout the leg, ankle, and foot. The posterior tibial artery begins at the lower border of the popliteus muscle, lies behind the tibia in the lower part of its course, and is found situated between the medial malleolus and the medial process of the calcaneal tuberosity. Its branches are distributed throughout the leg and foot.

MeSH classification

  • A07.015.114.895

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Common questions about Tibial Arteries

What does Tibial Arteries mean in medicine?
The anterior and posterior arteries created at the bifurcation of the popliteal artery. The anterior tibial artery begins at the lower border of the popliteus muscle and lies along the tibia at the distal part of the leg to surface superficially anterior to the ankle joint. Its branches are distributed throughout the leg, ankle, and foot. The posterior tibial artery begins at the lower border of the popliteus muscle, lies behind the tibia in the lower part of its course, and is found situated between the medial malleolus and the medial process of the calcaneal tuberosity. Its branches are distributed throughout the leg and foot. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Tibial Arteries known by any other names?
Yes. Tibial Arteries is also referred to as Arteries, Tibial, Artery, Tibial, Tibial Artery, Anterior Tibial Artery in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Tibial Arteries sit in the medical classification?
Tibial Arteries falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A07.015.114.895). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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