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The Tarsal Tunnel
…leg and the foot. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the tarsal tunnel – its borders, contents, and clinical relevance. Borders The tarsal tunnel is formed…
Saphenous Nerve
The saphenous nerve is a cutaneous branch of the femoral nerve in the lower limb. It supplies innervation to the skin of the medial knee, leg, and foot. Course The…
Venous Drainage of the Lower Limb
…limb. Often, the artery and vein are located within the same vascular sheath – so that the arterial pulsations aid the venous return. The Foot and Leg The main venous…
Anatomical Terms of Movement
…midline used is not the midline of the body, but of the hand and foot respectively. Therefore, abducting the fingers spreads them out. Medial and Lateral Rotation Medial and lateral…
Adductor Hallucis
The adductor hallucis is an intrinsic muscle of the foot. It is located within the third plantar muscle layer of the foot and has two heads – oblique and transverse….
Fibularis (Peroneus) Longus
…Eversion and plantarflexion of the foot. Also supports the lateral and transverse arches of the foot. Innervation: Superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve. Blood Supply: Fibular artery. Adobe Stock, Licensed to TeachMeSeries…
The Subtalar Joint
The subtalar joint is an articulation between two of the tarsal bones in the foot – the talus and calcaneus. The joint is classed structurally as a synovial joint, and…
Flexor Hallucis Brevis
The flexor hallucis brevis is an intrinsic muscle of the foot. It is located within the third plantar muscle layer of the foot and has two heads of origin. Attachments:…
Extensor Digitorum Longus
…the dorsal surface of the foot. Attachments: Originates from the lateral condyle of the tibia and the medial surface of the fibula. The fibres converge into a tendon, which travels…
Flexor Digitorum Brevis
The flexor digitorum brevis is an intrinsic muscle of the foot. It is located within the first (most superficial) plantar muscle layer of the foot, between the plantar fascia and…