Peroneus digiti minimi.

Area of Science:

• Anatomy
• Human Anatomy
• Musculoskeletal System

Background:

• The peroneus digiti minimi is a small muscle in the foot.
• Its anatomical variations and incidence are not well-documented in scientific literature.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the incidence and size of the peroneus digiti minimi muscle in a large cohort of human cadaver feet.
• To compare the observed incidence with previously reported data.

Main Methods:

• Dissection of 298 human cadaver feet.
• Documentation of the presence and dimensions of the peroneus digiti minimi muscle.

Main Results:

• The peroneus digiti minimi muscle was present in 59.7% of the dissected specimens.
• The muscle size ranged from 0.5 mm to 2 mm.
• The observed incidence was significantly higher than previously documented.

Conclusions:

• The peroneus digiti minimi muscle occurs with a high incidence in the human foot.
• The clinical significance of this anatomical finding requires further investigation.