Summary
Illustrations
Bony Landmarks
Calcaneal tuberosity #
Posterior projection forming the heel; insertion for the Achilles tendon from Gastrocnemius, Soleus, and Plantaris.
Peroneal tubercle #
Lateral projection separating the tendons of fibularis longus and brevis.
Sustentaculum tali #
Medial shelf supporting the talus and creating a groove for flexor hallucis longus.
Muscle Origins #
Lateral process of calcaneal tuberosity
- Abductor digiti minimi
- Quadratus plantae (lateral head)
Medial process of calcaneal tuberosity
- Abductor hallucis
- Flexor digitorum brevis
- Quadratus plantae (medial head)
Superolateral surface
- Extensor digitorum brevis
- Extensor hallucis brevis