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Ankle tendons: topographic anatomy

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis not applicable

Transverse MRI section through the left ankle at the malleolar level showing the normal positions of the extrinsic tendons of the foot.

  • TA= tibialis anterior
  • EHL= extensor hallucis longus
  • EDL= extensor digitorum longus
  • PL= peroneus longus
  • PB= peroneus brevis
  • TP= tibialis posterior
  • FDL= flexor digitorum longus
  • FHL= flexor hallucis longus
  • TC(A)= tendo calcanei (Achilles)
  • pla= plantaris tendon

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