Deep Posterior Compartment Of Leg

Question 1

Originates from posterior surface and interosseous membrane of tibia and fibula

Answer 1

Tibialis posterior

Question 2

Originates from the lateral condyle of the femur and the lateral meniscus of the knee joint

Answer 2

Popliteus

Question 3

Inserts into proximal tibia immediately above the origin of the soleus muscle

Answer 3

Popliteus

Question 4

Enters the foot posterior and attaches to the plantar surface of the medial tarsal bones

Answer 4

Tibialis Posterior

Question 5

Tibial nerve
Posterior tibial artery

Answer 5

Tibialis posterior

Question 6

Tibial nerve
Popliteal artery branches (inferior medial and lateral genicular arteries)

Answer 6

Popliteus

Question 7

Inversion and plantar flexion of the foot
Also contributes to the medial arch of the foot

Answer 7

Tibialis posterior

Question 8

Lateral rotation of the femur relative to the tibia
It also unlocks the knee joint so that flexion can occur

Answer 8

Popliteus