Calf compament pressure rise to _________ on walking:: (A) 20-30 mmHg, (B) 60-80 mmHg, (C) 80-100 mmHg, (D) 200-300 mmHg
Answer is D. On standing, the aerial blood pressure at the ankle rises by 80-100 mmHg. The pressure within the calf-compament rises to 200-300 mmHg during walking, which is more than enough to propel the blood in the direction of hea. Ref: Bailey 27th edition Pgno: 971