Multiple choice

Violent inversion of the foot will lead to avulsion of tendon of which of the following muscle, attched to the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal?

  1. Peroneus brevis

  2. Peroneus longus

  3. Peroneus tertius

  4. Extensor digitorum brevis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Violent inversion of the foot causes avulsion fracture of the 5th metatarsal tuberosity because the peroneus brevis tendon inserts there. This injury is common in ankle inversion injuries and is sometimes called a 'Jones fracture' though true Jones fractures are more proximal.

Keep practicing — related questions