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One common mnemonic used to remember the contents is "[[Tom, Dick and Harry]]".<ref>http://www.orthoteers.com/content/content.aspx?article=80</ref><ref>[http://doctor.medscape.com/viewarticle/413587 Log In Problems<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref> {{MedicalMnemonics|1182|7||}}</ref> or alternatively "Tom, Dick ('''a'''nd '''v'''ery '''n'''ervous) Harry" if the '''a'''rtery, '''v'''ein, and '''n'''erve are included.
One common mnemonic used to remember the contents is "[[Tom, Dick and Harry]]".<ref>http://www.orthoteers.com/content/content.aspx?article=80</ref><ref>[http://doctor.medscape.com/viewarticle/413587 Log In Problems<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref> {{MedicalMnemonics|1182|7||}}</ref> or alternatively "Tom, Dick ('''a'''nd '''v'''ery '''n'''ervous) Harry" if the '''a'''rtery, '''v'''ein, and '''n'''erve are included.

Another common mnemonic used is "'''T'''iny '''D'''ogs '''A'''re '''N'''ot '''H'''unters". Bear in mind that tibial veins are on both sides of tibial artery.
Another common mnemonic used is "'''T'''iny '''D'''ogs '''A'''re '''N'''ot '''H'''unters". Bear in mind that tibial veins are located on both sides of tibial artery.


All three muscles are part of the [[posterior compartment of leg]].
All three muscles are part of the [[posterior compartment of leg]].

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Tarsal tunnel
The mucous sheaths of the tendons around the ankle. Medial aspect.
Anatomical terminology

The tarsal tunnel (flexor retinaculum) is found along the inner leg behind the medial malleolus.

The tarsal tunnel is made up of bone on the inside and the flexor retinaculum on the outside.

Nerve distribution

The tibial nerve, a major artery, veins, and tendons travel in a bundle along this pathway, through the tarsal tunnel.

In the tunnel, the nerve splits into three different paths. One nerve (calcaneal) continues to the heel, the other two (medial plantar nerve and lateral plantar nerve) continue on to the bottom of the foot.

Contents of tunnel

One common mnemonic used to remember the contents is "Tom, Dick and Harry".[1][2][3] or alternatively "Tom, Dick (and very nervous) Harry" if the artery, vein, and nerve are included.

Another common mnemonic used is "Tiny Dogs Are Not Hunters". Bear in mind that tibial veins are located on both sides of tibial artery.

All three muscles are part of the posterior compartment of leg.

See also

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