FreeMD® Foot Drop Anatomy

Foot Drop

Anatomy

Foot Drop Anatomy

To better understand foot drop, it helps to understand the anatomy of the foot.

Foot Anatomy

Bones
Blood vessels and nerves
Ligaments:

Strong bands that hold bones together

Tendons:

Strong bands that attach muscles to bones

Muscles
Fatty tissue
Skin and nails

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Last Updated: Nov 3, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Foot Drop References:

Bendszus M, Wessig C, Reiners K, Bartsch AJ, Solymosi L, Koltzenberg M. MR imaging in the differential diagnosis of neurogenic foot drop. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2003 Aug;24(7):1283-9.
Katirji B. Peroneal neuropathy. Neurol Clin. 1999 Aug;17(3):567-91, vii.