-popliteal a anterior tibiala 20. A patient has 20-foot- claudication, meaning he cannot walk more than 20 feet without having severe leg and foot pain. His nurse and physical therapist try to feel the pulse above, and it cannot be felt, indicating blockage at or above the anterior tibial artery. What artery is being palpated for in the image above, in which there is no pulse? The artery is being pointed to in the boxes labeled "20" posterior tibial a 20. plar arch 20