Vol 77, No 4 (2018)
Case report
Published online: 2018-04-10
The plantaris muscle — rare relations to the neurovascular bundle in the popliteal fossa
Abstract
The plantaris muscle is characterised by morphological variability, both for origin and insertion, and may sometimes be absent. Its strength allows the ligament to be used for reconstruction of other tendons and ligaments. This report presents the rare placements and course of the plantaris muscle in relation to the neurovascular bundle. In this case, the hypertrophy of this muscle might cause pressure on the tibial nerve and produce symptoms similar to sciatica.
Keywords: plantaris muscleneurovascular bundle
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