Lateral Malleolar Branches of Fibular Artery (Right)
Rami malleolares laterales arteriae fibularis
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Origin: Fibular artery.
Course: Descends anteroinferiorly to lateral aspect of the ankle.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Lateral aspect of the ankle.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The lateral malleolar branches of the fibular artery arise from the fibular artery on the posterior surface of the distal fibula.
Course
The lateral malleolar branches of the fibular artery travels inferolaterally, deep to the tendons of the fibularis longus and brevis muscles.
Branches
There are no named branches, however, the lateral malleolar branches of the fibular artery anastomose with the anterior lateral malleolar artery, the perforating branch of the fibular artery, and the lateral tarsal artery to form the lateral malleolar network.
Supplied Structures
The lateral malleolar branches of the fibular artery supply the lateral aspect of the ankle.
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Fibular Artery
This flap is based on the fibular artery, a branch of the posterior tibial artery 2 – 3 cm below the tendinous arch of the soleus, situated in the deep flexor compartment, giving off perforator branches which enter the lateral compartment to supply the fibula, muscles, overlying subcutaneous tissue and skin [25], Figs.
