Which of the following tendon is used for transplantation in the body?: (A) EHL, (B) EDL, (C) FHL, (D) Plantaris
Answer is D. The long tendon of plantaris is used for tendon transplantation in the body.The plantaris is a rudimentary muscle and is accessory to the gastrocnemius. Its functional impoance is of transplantation. Supplied by Tibial nerve .Ref: BD Chaurasia, 7th edition; Volume 3; Page no: 107