Muscles of Anterior Compartment of the Leg Flashcards
1
Q
Muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg?
A
Tibialis anterior
Extensor digitorum longus
Extensor hallicus longus
Fibularis tertius
2
Q
What muscle is this?
A
Tibialis anterior
3
Q
What muscle is this?
A
Extensor Digitorum Longus
4
Q
What muscle is this?
A
Extensor hallicus longus
5
Q
What muscle is this?
A
Filbularis tertius
6
Q
What nerve innervates the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg?
A
Deep fibular nerve (L4, L5)
7
Q
Action of tibialis anterior?
A
Dorsiflexion of ankle, great toe digits and inversion of foot
8
Q
Action of extensor digitorium longus?
A
Dorsiflexion
9
Q
Action of fibularis tertius?
A
Dorsiflexion and eversion of the foot
