Muscle groups of the leg Flashcards
1
Q
How many muscles are in the anterior compartment of the leg?
A
4.
2
Q
Name the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg.
A
- Tibialis anterior.
- Extensor hallucis longus.
- Extensor digitorium longus.
- Fibularis tertius.
3
Q
How many muscles are in the lateral compartment of the leg?
A
2.
4
Q
Name the muscles of the lateral compartment of the leg.
A
- Fibularis longus.
- Fibularis brevis.
5
Q
How many muscles are in the posterior compartment of the leg?
A
7.
6
Q
Name the muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg.
A
- Popliteus.
- Gastrocnemius.
- Plantaris.
- Soleus.
- Tibialis posterior.
- Flexor digitorium.
- Flexor hallucis longus.
