Dorsalis Pedis Artery

**Semantic type:** Anatomical Structure

**Definition:** An artery of the dorsal surface of the foot, originating from the anterior tibial artery of the lower leg. The following arterial branches originate from the dorsalis pedis artery: the arcuate artery of the foot and deep plantar artery.

**Synonyms:** - DORSALIS PEDIS ARTERY - Dorsal Pedal Artery - Dorsalis pedis