Medial calcaneal branches of the tibial nerve
| Medial calcaneal branches of the tibial nerve | |
|---|---|
 Diagram of the segmental distribution of the cutaneous nerves of the sole of the foot. | |
 Nerves of the right lower extremity Posterior view. (medial calcaneal labeled at bottom left.) Diagram of the segmental distribution of the cutaneous nerves of the sole of the foot. | |
| Details | |
| From | tibial nerve |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | rami calcanei mediales nervi tibialis |
| TA98 | A14.2.07.065 |
| TA2 | 6589 |
| FMA | 44710 |
| Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy | |
The medial calcaneal branches of the tibial nerve (internal calcaneal branches) perforate the
sole of the foot.[1]
Structure
The medial calcaneal nerve originates either from the tibial nerve or the lateral plantar nerve.[2] It splits into two cutaneous branches.[2]
Function
The medial calcaneal nerve provides sensory innervation to the medial side of the heel.[2]
See also
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 963 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
- PMID 29855427.)
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