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2 lis 2023 · There are four muscles in the deep compartment of the posterior leg. One muscle, the popliteus, acts only on the knee joint. The remaining three muscles (tibialis posterior, flexor hallucis longus and flexor digitorum longus) act on the ankle and foot.
3 lis 2023 · For this reason, the posterior compartment is subdivided further into superficial and deep muscle groups. This article will discuss the anatomical properties that the deep posterior muscles of the leg share, and as well as the clinical states related to them.
3 lis 2023 · The posterior group of muscles primarily produce plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle joint, an action important for the toe-off phase of the gait cycle, in which the foot prepares to leave the ground. Plantar flexion is also important for maintaining posture while standing and walking.
11 wrz 2023 · Muscles. The leg is divided into three compartments: anterior, posterior, and lateral. The anterior muscle group includes: tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus, and fibularis/peroneus tertius. The posterior compartment consists of seven muscles in total, divided into superficial and deep groups.
Chapter: Surgical Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle. Page: 20. Muscles, Arteries, and Nerves of Leg (posterior view) Muscles: Superficial Posterior Compartment.
Posterior view of the lower leg muscles, superficial and some deeper muscles, unlabeled. © Alila Medical Media. Image size: 31.2 Mpixels (89.4 MB uncompressed) - 5000x6250 pixels (16.7x20.8 in / 42.3x52.9 cm at 300 ppi) Published in: Bones, Joints and Muscles Images , Orthopaedics & Sport Medicine Images & Videos, Chiropractic Images & Videos.
ID: 4518 Title: Muscles of Leg (Intermedi… Category: Labeled - Netter Anatomy Atlas 3E ID: 16943 Category: Labeled
