Publication: Accessory muscles of the lower calf
Date
2008
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Abstract
Two rare cases of accessory muscle of the lower calf observed in dissecting room cadavers are described here. This
muscle is supposed to occur in 1% bodies and is implicated in tarsal tunnel syndrome. Occurrence of such anomalous
muscles should be considered while examining cases reporting with pain associated with swelling in the region of
Achilles tendon since they may mimic a soft tissue tumour.
Key words: Ankle, Muscles
Description
KY Manjunath
Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, St John’s Medical College, Bangalore, India