Background: The dorsalis pedis artery is a major blood vessel located on the dorsal (upper) surface of the foot. The present study was conducted to assess variation of branching pattern of dorsalis pedis artery. Materials & Methods: 54 lower limbs of both genders were dissected lower down from the level of the ankle joint on the dorsal aspect till the level of the web space, the long extensor tendons were severed, dorsalis pedis artery was identified and traced down, the origin, branching pattern and the course were noted. Results: Out of 54 limbs, 30 were of males and 24 were of females. Type A was seen in 28, B in 10, C in 5, D in 3, E in 2, F in 1, G in 1, H in 1, I in 2 and J in 1 case. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: There are different branching patterns in the dorsalis pedis artery. Type A was the most prevalent type found. Key words: Dorsalis pedis artery, knee joint, muscles