Process of the Calcaneal Tuberosity Lateral

The Lateral Process of the Calcaneal Tuberosity is a small process on the lateral side of the calcaneal tuberosity, which is located on the border between the calcaneus and the talus. It is shaped like a triangle and is located on the lateral side of the calcaneus.

The Lateral process of the Calcaneal Tuberosity is an important anatomical structure that plays an important role in maintaining balance and stability of the foot. It provides communication between the calcaneus and talus bones and is involved in the formation of the ankle joint.

In addition, the process of the Lateral Calcaneal Tuberosity has many nerve endings that provide sensation and control over the movement of the foot. It may also be involved in some foot diseases, such as flat feet or joint deformities.

The lateral process of the Tuberosity of the Heel Bone has different names in different anatomical nomenclatures. In some sources it is called “lateral process” (processus lateralis), and in others - “lateral process” (processus laterale). Overall, it is an important anatomical element that plays an important role in the function of the foot and maintaining its stability.

Process of the tubercle of the heel bone lateralis (lat.)

The process of the lateral tuberosity is a simple triangular projection of the lateral mass of the tuberosity directed towards the later. femoral condyle. Visualized at the ascending divergence of the tibia and fibula, as well as along the line of P. Grekov or the patella. Normally, in newborns it reaches a maximum length of over 3 cm, and by the age of 20 it almost does not increase (length 2.1-2.6 cm). Connected to the medial articulation of the calcaneal tubercle by the muscle of the tense bed (m. tense gracilis), attached to the line between the posterior. part of the middle head and the base of the lateral muscular process. On the medial side it is connected to it by the ligament of the medial processes. When the position of the long bones of the legs changes after childbirth, the position of the joint seems to go limp, which is caused by a sharp change in the tone of the smooth muscle tissue of the transverse ligaments. As muscle tone decreases, the ligaments gradually relax, the foot begins to separate from the horizontal plane, turning outward, at the same time the shin turns (towards itself, inward), the heel spike moves forward. A so-called anterolateral joint dislocation occurs. To correct this eversion, the surgeon cuts the collateral ligaments along Steinem's line.