Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

How does the nutrient artery of the first metatarsal enter the midshaft?
  1. Medially
  2. Laterally
  3. Dorsally
  4. Superficially
Explanation
Answer − B - The nutrient artery of the first metatarsal enters the midshaft on the lateral aspect. The nutrient or medullary artery is usually accompanied by 1 or 2 veins. It sends branches upward and downward to the bone marrow in ramifying in the medullary membrane and form twigs to the adjoining canals.
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