Tuberosity of fifth metatarsal bone
Tuberositas ossis quinti metatarsi
- Latin synonym: Tuberositas ossis V metatarsi
- Synonym: Tuberosity of metatarsal bone 5
- Related terms: Tuberosity of fifth metatarsal bone [V]
Definition
The tuberosity of fifth metatarsal bone is a noticeable bony protrusion located on the outer edge of the base of the fifth metatarsal bone. It extends laterally and backward and serves as the attachment site for the peroneus brevis muscle tendon from the lateral leg compartment.
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. 604.
