What is the linear guide for the posterior tibial artery? from center of popliteal space to point midway between medial malleolus and calcaneus from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle joint along the lateral margin of the inferior 1/3rd of the crest of tibia from center of popliteal space to point midway between the first and second digits

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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What is the linear guide for the posterior tibial artery?

		from center of popliteal space to point midway between medial malleolus and calcaneus
		from the lateral border of the patella to the anterior surface of the ankle joint
		along the lateral margin of the inferior 1/3rd of the crest of tibia
		from center of popliteal space to point midway between the first and second digits

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The posterior tibial artery is the branch of the popliteal artery, it is one of the main arteries of the leg and plantar surface of the foot. It supplies the muscles and structures of the posterior compartment of the leg and the plantar surface. It gives four branches- The medial plantar artery, lateral plantar artery, calcaneal branch, and fibular artery.