Surface Markers For Distal Pulses

Question 1

Dorsalis Pedis Pulse surface marker? (3)

Answer 1

• Imaginary line between medial & lateral malleolus, towards first interdigital space
• Midpoint of the line
• Lateral to extensor Hallucis Longus (big toe)

Question 2

Surface marker for Posterior Tibial artery? (2)

Answer 2

~ A line joining medial malleolus and calcaneus

~ 1/3rd from the medial malleolus/ 2/3rd from calcaneus