Extrinsic deep flexor tendons of the foot

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis not applicable

Three representative coronal MR images of the deep flexor tendons (marked in blue) distal to the ankle. TP= tibialis posterior, FDL= flexor digitorum longus, FHL= flexor hallucis longus.

Case Discussion

The crossing of the FHL and FDL located near the distal coronal image is known as the knot of Henry.

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