Malleolar regions

Question 1

Contents of the anterior medial malleolus

Answer 1

In order from anterior to posterior:

1. Great saphenous vein
2. Saphenous nerve
3. Tendon of tibialis anterior

Mnemonic:

Great SANTA

Question 2

Contents of the posterior (retro) malleolus

Answer 2

In order from anterior to posterior:

1. Tendon of tibialis posterior
2. Tendon of flexor digitorum longus
3. Posterior tibial artery and vein
4. Tibial nerve
5. Tendon of flexor hallucis longus

Mnemonic:

Tom Dick And Very Nervous Harry

TDVANH

Question 3

Contents of the lateral malleolus

Answer 3

In order from anterior to poserior:

1. Small saphenous vein
2. Sural nerve
3. Tendon of fibularis longus and brevis

Mnemonic:

Small Soft Sugary Food Loves Bacteria