Groove for tendon of flexor longus hallucis of calcaneus
Sulcus tendinis flexoris longi hallucis calcanei
- Latin synonym: Sulcus tendinis flexoris hallucis longi calcanei
- Synonym: Groove for tendon of flexor hallucis longus of calcaneus
- Related terms: Groove for tendon of flexor hallucis longus
Definition
The underside of sustentaculum tali has a bony groove for tendon of flexor longus hallucis of calcaneus. The tendon passes through the groove on the backside of the talus and then through the groove beneath the sustentaculum tali before entering the sole of the foot.
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
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