Arteria Metatarsea (Noun)
Meaning
Dorsal and plantar arteries to the metatarsal region of the foot.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The arteria metatarsea is a branch of the dorsal artery of the foot that supplies the metatarsal region.
- The arteria metatarsea is divided into four dorsal metatarsal arteries that run along the metatarsal bones.
- Each arteria metatarsea gives off a superficial branch that anastomoses with the superficial plantar arch.
- The arteria metatarsea also gives off a deep branch that anastomoses with the deep plantar arch.
- The arteria metatarsea plays a crucial role in supplying blood to the metatarsal region of the foot.