Leg: Posterior Compartment

Question 1

Superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg

Answer 1

Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Plantaris

Question 2

Function of the superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg

Answer 2

Plantarflexion of ankle

Question 3

Innervation of the superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg

Answer 3

Tibial nerve (S1, S2)

Question 4

Deep muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg

Answer 4

Popliteus
Flexor hallucis longus
Flexor digitorum longus
Tibialis posterior

Question 5

Function of the deep muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg

Answer 5

Flexion of toes

Plantarflexion of ankle

Question 6

Innervation of the deep muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg

Answer 6

Tibial nerve (S1, S2)