Which pressure point is on the lower leg/foot?

• A. Dorsalis pedis
• B. Sural
• C. Superficial peroneal
• D. Tibial nerve

Answer: (C)

A pressure point in this region is a spot where a nerve or vessel runs close to the surface, so applying pressure can produce a rapid physiological effect. The superficial peroneal nerve travels along the anterolateral leg and becomes subcutaneous around the lower leg, then continues onto the dorsum of the foot. Because it stays close to the skin, it’s accessible as a surface nerve pathway at the lower leg and foot, making it a classic surface pressure point in this area.

In contrast, the dorsalis pedis listed here is an artery on the dorsum of the foot and is typically discussed as a pulse/bleeding point rather than a superficial nerve pressure point. The sural nerve lies more posterior along the calf, and the tibial nerve runs deeper near the ankle, behind protective layers. The superficial peroneal nerve’s superficial course on the lower leg and into the foot is what makes it the expected pressure point location in this region.