<P> The PT gives rise to the medial plantar artery, lateral plantar artery, and gives rise to the fibular artery . Often, the branch of the fibular artery is said to rise from the bifurcation of the tibial - fibular trunk and the posterior tibial artery . </P> <P> In addition a calcaneal branch to the medial aspect of the calcaneus . </P> <P> The posterior tibial artery pulse can be readily palpated halfway between the posterior border of the medial malleolus and the achilles tendon and is often examined by physicians when assessing a patient for peripheral vascular disease . It is very rarely absent in young and healthy individuals; in a study of 547 healthy individuals only one person did not have a palpable posterior tibial artery . It is easily palpated over Pimenta's Point . </P> <Ul> <Li> <P> Cross-section through middle of leg . </P> </Li> <Li> <P> Major arteries of the leg (posterior view). </P> </Li> <Li> <P> The plantar arteries . Deep view . </P> </Li> </Ul>

Where do you palpate the posterior tibial pulse