Arteries that directly supply the plantar portion of the foot branch from the posterior ________ artery.

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The posterior tibial artery directly supplies the plantar portion of the foot through its plantar branches. The fibular artery supplies the lateral compartment of the leg and foot. The popliteal artery is located in the popliteal fossa behind the knee and gives rise to the lower leg arteries. The iliac and femoral arteries are located in the thigh and pelvis and do not directly supply the plantar aspect of the foot.

Arteries That Directly Supply the Plantar Portion of the Foot