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

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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

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