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Which pulse you located behind the medial malleolus?
The posterior tibial artery pulse is located behind the medial malleolus, just below the posterior tibial tendon. This pulse can be palpated to assess circulation in the lower extremity.
What is PTTD?
PTTD is the abbreviation for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. It's a condition affecting the foot.
Artery serves the posterior thigh?
I believe that is the Femoral artery.
Briely describe the the location of posterior tibial artery pulses?
The posterior tibial artery pulses are located behind the medial malleolus (ankle bone) on the inner aspect of the ankle. They are usually palpated just below the ankle joint medial to the Achilles tendon. The pulses can be assessed by gently pressing with the fingers to feel the pulsation.
What is the cpt code for suture of the posterior tibial nerve?
The CPT code for suture of the posterior tibial nerve is 99211.
Three veins serving the leg?
The three main veins serving the leg are the anterior tibial vein, posterior tibial vein, and peroneal vein. They are responsible for returning blood from the lower leg back to the heart.
What four veins serve the leg?
femoral, posterior tibial, anterior tibial
What contributes to the formation of the popliteal vein?
The popliteal vein carries blood from the knee to the thigh and calf muscles and ultimately to the heart. The vein is formed from the merging of the two posterior tibial veins and ends as it merges in to the femoral vein.
The posterior side of the thigh leg and foot is served by what nerve?
The posterior side of the thigh, leg, and foot are served by the tibial nerve. The tibial nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve.
Three arteries serving the leg inferior to the knee?
anterior tibial, posterior tibial, and peroneal
How do you raise your arches?
To avoid foot problems, increase and strengthen your arches you will need to raise your arches. Exercise the plantar fascia ligament and the posterior tibial tendon, which both support the arches of your feet
What is active insufficiency of the biceps tendon?
Elbow flexiom
