Analysis on the Incidence of the Fibularis Quartus Muscle Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Objective. Quantify the presence of the fibularis quartus muscle and correlate it with the individual's sex and concomitant presence of the fibularis tertius muscle. Materials and Methods. We evaluated 211 magnetic resonance examinations (43.13% men and 56.87% women) on the ankle and hindfoot,...

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Published in:Anatomy Research International 2012-01, Vol.2012 (2012), p.117-122
Main Authors: Rios Nascimento, Sérgio Ricardo, Watanabe Costa, Renata, Ruiz, Cristiane Regina, Wafae, Nader
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Language:English
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Clinical Study
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Summary:Objective. Quantify the presence of the fibularis quartus muscle and correlate it with the individual's sex and concomitant presence of the fibularis tertius muscle. Materials and Methods. We evaluated 211 magnetic resonance examinations (43.13% men and 56.87% women) on the ankle and hindfoot, produced between 2009 and 2011. Results. The fourth fibularis muscle was found to be present in 7.62% of the examinations and 75% of these also contained the fibularis tertius muscle. Conclusion. The incidence of the fourth fibularis muscle is variable; moreover, its incidence does not depend on the individual's gender or the presence of the fibularis tertius muscle.
ISSN:2090-2743
2090-2751
DOI:10.1155/2012/485149