Compartment syndrome

Question 1

what is in the anterior compartment

Answer 1

tibialis anterior
extensor hallucis longus
extensor digitorum

anterior tibial artery & vein
deep peroneal nerve

Question 2

what is in the superficial posterior compartment

Answer 2

gastrocs
soleus
possibly plantaris

Question 3

what is in the deep posterior compartment

Answer 3

tibialis posterior
flexor digitorum longus
flexor hallucis longus

posterior tibial vein & artery
peroneal artery & vein

Question 4

what is in the lateral compartment of the leg

Answer 4

peroneus longus & brevis

Question 5

how do gastrocs and soleus respond to stress

Answer 5

by shortening

Question 6

how does tib ant (phasic mm) respond to stress

phasic = allows motion, fatigues quickly, shorten when tired)

Answer 6

by fatiguing