Is anterior tibial artery palpable?
The anterior tibial artery pulse can be palpated near the origin of the dorsalis pedis artery on the dorsum of the foot lateral to the extensor hallucis longus tendon.
Where can the pulse of the posterior tibial artery be taken?
The posterior tibial artery pulse can be readily palpated halfway between the posterior border of the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon. It is often examined by clinicians when assessing a patient for peripheral vascular disease. It is very rarely absent in young and healthy individuals.
How do you palpate the posterior tibial artery pulse?
The posterior tibial artery (Figure 30.6) lies just posterior to the medial malleolus. It can be felt most readily by curling the fingers of the examining hand anteriorly around the ankle, indenting the soft tissues in the space between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, above the calcaneus.
How do you feel a popliteal pulse?
Wrap your hand around your knee so your fingers are against the soft spot in the back of your knee. Slowly press your fingers into this soft spot until you can feel your pulse. It should feel like a steady pulse once or twice per second. This is your popliteal pulse.
What is the function of the anterior tibial artery?
The anterior tibial artery is responsible for the blood supply of the anterior crural compartment. At the anterior aspect of the ankle joint, the anterior tibial artery becomes the dorsalis pedis artery.
How do you check pulse in legs and feet?
During the examination, your doctor will check your pulse at your groin, behind your knee, on the inner ankle, and on the top of your foot. Your pulse shows the strength of blood flow. An absent or weak pulse in these spots is a sign of PAD.
Why can I feel a pulse in my calf?
The pulse here is from blood flow to the popliteal artery, a vital blood supply to the lower leg. Several medical conditions can affect blood flow to and from the popliteal pulse. For this reason, you or your doctor may need to be able to feel it.