superficial posterior compartment

Question 1

what separates the superficial posterior compartment from the lateral compartment?

Answer 1

posterior intermuscular septum

Question 2

what separates the superficial posterior compartment from the deep posterior compartment?

Answer 2

transverse intermuscular septum

Question 3

What are the muscles of the superficial posterior compartment?

Answer 3

Plantaris
Gastrocnemius (2 heads)
Soleus

Question 4

What is the triceps surae?

Answer 4

Gastroc + Soleus

Question 5

What is the innervation of the superficial posterior compartment?

Answer 5

tibial nerve (S1, S2),

Question 6

What is the arterial supply of the superficial posterior compartment?

Answer 6

popliteal artery branches (superior and superficial)

posterior tibial artery (inferior and deep).

Question 7

what is the origin of the soles M?

Answer 7

posterior surface of head and neck of fibula, soleal line of tibia via tendinous arch

Question 8

What is the origin of gastronomecus?

Answer 8

medial and lateral epicondyles of femur

Question 9

What are the actions of the superior posterior muscles?

Answer 9

strong plantar flexors, at talocrural joint

inversion and supination, at subtalar joint

Question 10

Which superior posterior compartment muscles are also knee flexors?

Answer 10

gastrocnemius (to a large extent)

plantaris (to a minimal extent)

Question 11

What vessels pass under the tendinous arch of soles?

Answer 11

posterior tibial A&V and tibial N