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ARTERIES. 



of the vessel from the surface. An incision, about four inches in length, should be made through 

 the integument, midway between the spine and the tibia and the outer margin of the fibula, the 

 fascia and intermuscular septum between the Tibialis Anticus and Extensor Longus Digitorum 

 being divided to the same extent. The foot must be flexed to relax these muscles, and they must 



Fig. 299. The Popliteal, Posterior Tibial, 

 and Peroneal Arteries. 



Fig. 300. Surgical Anatomy of the Anterior 

 Tibial and Dorsalis Pedis Arteries. 



