Plantaris muscle
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In human anatomy, the plantaris muscle is one of the superficial muscles of the calf.[1] It is long and thin and lies between the gastrocnemius muscle and soleus muscle.
Rupture of the plantaris tendon may mimic deep venous thrombosis.[2]
References
- ↑ Gray, Henry David (1918). “8c. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Leg”, Anatomy of the human body, 20th edition. Bartleby.com. ISBN 1-58734-102-6.
- ↑ Lopez, Gregory J; Hoffman RS, Davenport M. "Plantaris rupture: A mimic of deep venous thrombosis". Journal of Emergency Medicine. DOI:10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.12.027. Retrieved on 2009-01-16. Research Blogging.