Branches of the tibial nerve in the foot of fetal cadavers
Foot and Ankle Surgery, cilt.32, sa.6, ss.585-591, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 32 Sayı: 6
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.fas.2026.01.011
- Dergi Adı: Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.585-591
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Fetal Cadavers, Lateral Plantar Nerve, Medial Plantar Nerve, Typing
- Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background This study aims to investigate the course, branching, and variations of the tibial nerve from the level of the ankle. Methods A total of 116 feet from 58 fetal cadavers were dissected and examined. Results It was observed that the bifurcation of the tibial nerve was located within the tarsal tunnel in all cases. Examination of the tibial nerve bifurcations revealed that the bifurcation was most frequently located proximal to the medial malleolus–calcaneal axis. The medial calcaneal nerve was classified into six distinct types, with Type 2 representing the most prevalent pattern, observed in 39.7 % of the specimens. The anastomosis between the medial and lateral plantar nerves was categorized into four types, among which Type 1 was the most common, occurring in 81.89 % of the cases. Conclusions This study will provide significant information for anatomists and clinicians regarding the course and branching pattern of the tibial nerve. Level of evidence Level IV (case series)