At its lower end, the popliteal artery below the knee divides into the anterior and the posterior tibial arteries. The anterior tibial artery passes down between the tibia and the fibula (lower leg bones) and branch off into smaller arteries into the skin and muscles in the lower leg region. It also communicates with the nerve network at the knee and another network around the ankle. This vessel continues into the foot and toes.
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