The medial calcaneal nerve is a sensory branch of the tibial nerve in the foot. It supplies sensation to the medial aspect of the heel. Pro Feature - 3D Model You've Discovered a Pro Feature Access our 3D Model Library Explore, cut, dissect, annotate and manipulate our 3D models to visualise anatomy in a dynamic, interactive way. Learn More Course The medial calcaneal nerve is a branch of the tibial nerve. It arises in the tarsal tunnel – an area posterior to the medial malleolus at the ankle. After its origin, the nerve moves superficially to perforate the flexor retinaculum (the roof of the tarsal tunnel). It terminates by dividing into several branches within innervate the skin of the medial heel. Adobe Stock, Licensed to TeachMeSeries Ltd Fig 1Course of the medial calcaneal nerve. It arises within the tarsal tunnel posterior to the medial malleolus Sensory Supply The medial calcaneal nerve provides cutaneous innervation to the medial aspect of the heel and sole of the foot. By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2025)Fig 2Cutaneous innervation to the sole of the foot. Print Article Rate This Article