Plantar arch

Definition

The plantar arch is a network of blood vessels located in the foot that plays a crucial role in distributing blood throughout the foot's tissues. It consists primarily of the lateral and medial plantar arteries, which originate from the posterior tibial artery.

Related terms

Posterior Tibial Artery: This artery supplies blood to the posterior compartment of the leg and plantar surface of the foot.

Lateral Plantar Artery: A branch off the posterior tibial artery that contributes to forming the plantar arterial arch in the foot.

Medial Plantar Artery: Also stemming from the posterior tibial artery, it participates alongside its lateral counterpart in supplying blood to form the plantar arch