Beginner Dorsalis Pedis Artery Quiz

Q1. Which artery continues as the dorsalis pedis artery at the ankle?

• Anterior tibial artery
• Posterior tibial artery
• Fibular artery
• Medial plantar artery

Q2. Where does the dorsalis pedis artery mainly travel?

• Posterior calf
• Dorsum of the foot
• Sole of the foot
• Medial thigh

Q3. Which tendon is the main landmark for palpating the dorsalis pedis pulse?

• Achilles tendon
• Extensor hallucis longus tendon
• Tibialis posterior tendon
• Fibularis longus tendon

Q4. Which nerve accompanies the dorsalis pedis artery on the dorsum of the foot?

• Sural nerve
• Deep fibular nerve
• Tibial nerve
• Saphenous nerve

Q5. Toward which intermetatarsal space does the dorsalis pedis artery course distally?

• Fourth intermetatarsal space
• Second intermetatarsal space only
• Fifth intermetatarsal space
• First intermetatarsal space

Q6. Which branch of the dorsalis pedis artery passes into the sole?

• Anterior tibial recurrent artery
• Deep plantar artery
• Descending genicular artery
• Medial malleolar artery

Q7. Which branch commonly runs laterally across the dorsum of the foot and contributes to dorsal metatarsal arteries?

• Arcuate artery
• Inferior gluteal artery
• Fibular artery
• Medial plantar artery

Q8. Which artery commonly arises near the distal end of dorsalis pedis and supplies the first intermetatarsal region?

• First dorsal metatarsal artery
• Posterior tibial recurrent artery
• Descending genicular artery
• Lateral circumflex femoral artery

Q9. Why is the dorsalis pedis artery commonly examined clinically?

• It directly measures venous pressure
• It tests only motor function of CN XII
• It determines hip joint stability
• Its pulse helps assess distal arterial circulation

Q10. Which surface is the dorsalis pedis artery found on?

• Dorsal surface of the foot
• Posterior surface of the leg
• Plantar surface only
• Lateral surface of the thigh