Tibial Nerve Medial Malleolus — FRCA Primary MCQ

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ModerateAnatomyTibial Nerve Medial MalleolusFRCA Primary

The tibial nerve at the ankle passes behind which structure?

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Correct answer: D — Medial malleolus

The tibial nerve passes behind the medial malleolus in the tarsal tunnel (along with posterior tibial artery / tibial veins / tendons of tibialis posterior / FDL / FHL). Tarsal tunnel syndrome involves compression of the tibial nerve here. Knowledge of this anatomy is relevant for ankle block.

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum