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The aim is to accurately describe the structural composition of the tarsal tunnel roof to enhance surgical procedures.

Fibrous and muscular components of the tarsal tunnel roof; a quantitative 3D anatomical study using dissection and a digital microscribe

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Quantitative anatomical study describes the tarsal tunnel roof in body donors, suggesting improved surgical techniques.

The aim is to accurately describe the structural composition of the tarsal tunnel roof to enhance surgical procedures.
Analyzed the feet of 15 embalmed body donors (mean age 84.64 years) through dissection and 3D modeling.
Measured the dimensions and spatial relations of all tissues forming the tarsal tunnel roof.
The tarsal tunnel roof comprises both the flexor retinaculum and abductor hallucis muscle in all specimens (n=15).
A lateral fascia of the abductor hallucis muscle was observed in 11 specimens (n=11).

Bruechert et al. (2026) studied this question.

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