title: Variations in the insertion of peroneus longus tendon-a cadaver study.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The insertion of peroneus longus is traditionally described to the plantar surface of the 1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal. It is thought to be the main contributor to the plantarflexed first ray seen in cavus feet.
  
  
  METHODS
  We studied the insertion of peroneus longus in 26 feet from 14 adult cadavers. The insertional points, presence of sesamoid bone and variations in insertion were noted.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The main insertion was to the base of the 1st metatarsal and the medial cuneiform in the majority of feet but variations were observed. A sesamoid bone was present within the tendon under the cuboid in 16 feet, 12 of which had additional lateral insertion bands.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Variations in the insertion of peroneus longus were found and we have described two new lateral bands.
authors.affiliation: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4PW, United Kingdom. sshyamsundar@doctors.net.uk
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shyamsundar
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wazir
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002102:Cadaver; D005528:Foot / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D013710:Tendons / Q000033:anatomy & histology*