Dorsal metatarsal artery

Dorsal metatarsal artery

Anatomy

Course
First dorsal metatarsal artery is a direct branch of the dorsalis pedis artery. The second, third and fourth metatarsal arteries originate from the arcuate artery.

Supply

Together they supply the digits of the foot.

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