malleolar groove

malleolar groove

[TA]

a broad groove on the posterior surface of the medial malleolus, through which the tendon of the tibialis posterior muscle runs.

Synonym(s): sulcus malleolaris [TA], groove for tibialis posterior tendon, malleolar sulcus

malleolar groove

The groove on the anterior surface of the distal end of the tibia that lodges tendons of the tibialis posterior and flexor digitorum longus musculi.

Synonym: malleolar sulcus

See also: groove