Myfootshop.com foot and ankle blog

April 26, 2008

Peroneus quartus – what is this little muscle and tendon?

Filed under: Foot and ankle surgery, Foot and ankle trauma — Tags: , , , , , — Jeffrey Oster, DPM @ 11:01 pm

The peroneus quartus is an accessory muscle found within the conjoined tendon sheath of the peroneus brevis and peroneus longus tendon sheath on the lateral aspect of the ankle.  What’s the function of the peroneus quartus?  What are its’ implications in peroneal tendon surgery?  Join the discussion for more information.

Jeffrey A. Oster, DPM
Medical Director
Myfootshop.com

 

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