tibial artery

tibial artery
noun
: either of the arteries of the lower leg formed by the bifurcation of the popliteal artery being a larger posterior that divides between the medial malleolus and heel into the two plantar arteries and a smaller anterior that passes forward between the bones

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  • tibial artery — n either of the two arteries of the lower leg formed by the bifurcation of the popliteal artery: a) a larger posterior artery that divides between the medial malleolus and heel into the lateral and medial plantar arteries called also posterior… …   Medical dictionary

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  • tibial artery anterior — arteria tibialis anterior …   Medical dictionary

  • tibial artery posterior — arteria tibialis posterior …   Medical dictionary

  • Tibial — can refer to: * Tibia bone * Tibial nerve * Anterior tibial artery * Posterior tibial artery * Anterior tibial vein * Posterior tibial vein …   Wikipedia

  • tibial vein — n any of several veins that accompany the corresponding tibial arteries and that unite to form the popliteal vein: a) one accompanying the posterior tibial artery called also posterior tibial vein b) one accompanying the anterior tibial artery… …   Medical dictionary

  • Tibial arteries — can refer to: * Anterior tibial artery * Posterior tibial artery …   Wikipedia

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