The sural arteries are branches from the popliteal artery in each popliteal fossa. They arise inferiorly to the inferior geniculate arteries and pass distally through the deep fascia to supply the superior parts of the calf muscles.
They are end-arteries; ischaemic necrosis of the heads of gastrocnemius may result if they are severed.
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