The observation that, when performing a split anterior tibialis tendon transfer, a twist develops as the distal segment is brought into position on the lateral side of the foot led to our hypothesis that, as a consequence of foot rotation during embryologic development, rotation of the tendon of the anterior tibialis muscle also occurs and can be seen in the adult.
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