Leg: Posterior Compartment Flashcards
1
Q
Superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg
A
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Plantaris
2
Q
Function of the superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg
A
Plantarflexion of ankle
3
Q
Innervation of the superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg
A
Tibial nerve (S1, S2)
4
Q
Deep muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg
A
Popliteus
Flexor hallucis longus
Flexor digitorum longus
Tibialis posterior
5
Q
Function of the deep muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg
A
Flexion of toes
Plantarflexion of ankle
6
Q
Innervation of the deep muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg
A
Tibial nerve (S1, S2)