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Introduction: In today's medical educational programs in various institutes anatomy is an essential part of the curriculum in the first year of the medical course. An attractive and innovative anatomical museum forms a vital role in furthering the interest and educating a medical student. Once a specimen has undergone fixation it is essential to color and label the specimens in order to ensure better visualization of required structures and for its proper placement in the museum. Materials and methods: We have utilized a novel method of using commercially available nail polish as a coloring agent and as a part of the labeling of museum specimens. Results: Nail polish being non-toxic and readily available can be used without causing any complications. Discussion: Commercially available nail polish is cost effective and non-toxic. Its various usages are described along with the techniques of labeling done in our anatomy museum.

To observe the occurrence of any anomalous muscle known as peroneus quartus in the lateral compartment of the leg. Materials and Methods: Forty seven (47) formalin fixed cadavers used for the routine dissection for the first year medical undergraduate students in Anatomy Dissection Laboratory at Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre (SIMS& RC) and KMC, were chosen. Lateral compartment of the leg of these cadavers were chosen and neatly dissected. Results: Out of these cadavers studied, we incidentally noted the Peroneus quartus muscle in the lateral compartment of the leg in two cadavers. In first case, it originated from the Peroneus longus and attached to the eminence on the lateral aspect of the calcaneum just behind the peroneal trochlea and in the second case from that of the Peroneus brevis tendon and inserted into the fifth metatarsal bone antero-medial to the main tendon and muscles in all other cadavers followed normal pattern of origin and insertions. Conclusion: Incidence of this variant called the peroneus quartus is rare and the knowledge of such rare anatomical variations is important to Surgeons and Orthopedicians performing various procedures around the ankle joint.