The Main Arteries of the Sole of the Foot-The Medial

question 90

Multiple Choice

The main arteries of the sole of the foot-the medial and lateral plantar arteries-arise behind the ankle from which artery?

• A) posterior tibial
• B) fibular
• C) saphenous
• D) dorsalis pedis

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