MSK 9 - Posterior compartment of leg Flashcards
1
Q
How many muscles in the posterior compartment of the leg?
A
7
3 - superficial
4 - deep
2
Q
Action of posterior compartment of the leg
A
plantar flex and invert foot
3
Q
Nerve supply of posterior compartment of the leg
A
tibial nerve
4
Q
Superficial muscles of posterior compartment of the leg
A
- gastrocnemicus
- soleus
- plantaris
5
Q
Deep muscles of posterior compartment of the leg
A
- tibialis posterior
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