Fibular trochlea
Trochlea fibularis
- Latin synonym: Trochlea peroneus; Trochlea peronealis
- Synonym: Peroneal trochlea; Peroneal tubercle
- Related terms: Fibular trochlea; Peroneal trochlea; Peroneal tubercle
Definition
Fibular trochlea, a.k.a. peroneal tubercle, is an elevated bony area located on the lateral surface of the calcaneus bone. It sits in front of the middle of the lateral surface. The fibular trochlea is located between two bony grooves: one that carries the peroneus longus muscle tendon below and another that carries the peroneus brevis muscle tendon above, as they pass into the foot region.
References
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 6: Lower Limb’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 603-604.
MacGregor, R. and Byerly, D.W. Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Foot Bones. [Updated 2022 May 29]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557447/
