Morphological diversity of peroneus tertius: a cadaveric study

Objective: The objective of this study was to demonstrate morphological anatomical variations the peroneus tertius muscle which may have important clinical and surgical implications. Materials methods: Fifty four specimens anterior compartment leg were dissected routinely according undergraduate course examined for above muscles anatomy further defined using appropriate dissection methods. Results: A wide variation found with regard morphology extensor digitorum longus considerable differences between legs same cadaver. When considering deviating considerably from normal structure, a distal attachment in two revealed that addition shaft fifth metatarsal, an additional slip inserted expansion toe. It apparently replaced fourth tendon longus, only had three divisions these specimens. Seventeen single belly giving rise 5 tendons usual attachments as stated below. Absence noted one specimen. Conclusion: structure vary substantially individual individual, inclusive existing left right lower limbs