Posterior Leg- Deep Group of Muscles

Question 1

Which muscles constitute the deep group of the posterior compartment of the leg?

Answer 1

Popliteus

Flexor digitorum longus

Flexor hallicus longus

Posterior tibialis

Question 2

Identify the structures labelled 1-4

Answer 2

1- FLexor digitorum longus

2- Popliteus

3- Posterior tibialis

4- Flexor hallicus longus

Question 3

How do the muscles enter the sole of the foot?

Answer 3

They pass medially to enter through the “door to the foot” posterior to the medial malleolus

Question 4

What other structures enter via the “door to the foot”

Answer 4

Posterior tibial artery

Tibial nerve