Where Is Peroneal Artery?

The peroneal artery (also termed the fibular artery) is the posterior lateral branch of the tibial-peroneal trunk in the lower extremity just distal to the popliteal fossa. The peroneal artery (along with the anterior tibial artery) is the vascular supply to the lateral compartment of the lower leg.

How do you access the peroneal artery?

For many years, the surgical approach to the peroneal artery has been achieved via the medial or lateral approach with resection of the fibula. Less frequently, its access is performed by a posterior exposure with the patient in the prone position.

Where does the peroneal artery branch from?

The fibular artery, also known as the peroneal artery, is a branch of the posterior tibial artery that supplies the posterior and lateral compartments of the leg. It arises distal to the popliteus muscle and descends along the medial side of the fibula, usually within the flexor hallucis longus muscle.