medial crest

A ridge of bone on the posterior surface of the fibula separating the attachment of the posterior tibial muscle from that of the long flexor muscle of the great toe and the soleus muscle.

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In the caudal region the fossa caudalis (Fossa caudalis) stands out, well developed in all the species, delimited laterally with the lateral crest, medially with the medial crest and dorsally with the crista transversa fossae.

Phylogeny of the species of Ciconia (Aves, Ciconiidae) based on cranial osteological characteristics

A total of 19 out of 54 (35%) foramina found on the fibula were located on the medial crest, whereas the remaining 35 (65%) were located on the posterior surface.

Our study found that majority (65%) of NF was on the posterior surface, whereas a sizeable number (35%) was found on the medial crest. In literature, variations were observed in relation to the presence of NF on the surface of the fibula.

Morphological and Topographical Anatomy of Nutrient Foramen in The Lower Limb Long Bones/Alt Ekstremite Uzun Kemiklerinde Foramen Nutricium'larin Morfolojik ve Topografk Anatomisi

Most anterior (deepest) muscle of deep posterior (plantar flexor) compartment of leg; origin, soleal line and posterior surface of tibia, the head and shaft of the fibula between the medial crest and interosseous border, and the posterior surface of interosseous membrane; insertion, navicular, three cuneiform, cuboid, and second, third, and fourth metatarsal bones; action, plantar flexion and inversion of foot; nerve supply, tibial.

Shin splints/compartments syndrome

Embolus apex with well developed medial crest (Fig.

9 referred to the synapomorphies of Kochiana new genus: presence of accessory keels (character 4 in Tables I and V) and medial crest (character 5 in Tables I and V) on male palpal bulb.

The identity of Mygale brunnipes C.L. Koch 1842 (Araneae, Theraphosidae), with a redescription of the species and the description of a new genus