Peroneal tubercle is seen in which bone
Correct Answer: Calcaneum
Description: CALCANEUM:- Largest tarsal bone. Anterior surface- concavoconvex aicular facet for cuboid.Medial surface- shelf like projection- sustentaculum tali. Lateral surface- rough and flat.it presents in it's anterior pa , a small elevation termed the peroneal trochlea/ tubercle. Peroneal tubercle lies between tendons of Peroneus brevis above and Peroneus longus below.It gives attachment to a slip from inferior peroneal retinaculum.The calcaneofibular ligament is attached 1 cm behind peroneal trochlea. <img src=" /> {Reference: BDC 6E page no.33}
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