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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 · The posterior muscles are natural antagonists to the anterior muscle group. Generally, their main functions are plantarflexion, inversion of the foot, and flexion of the toes. Additionally, the natural tension of these muscles, especially the tibialis anterior, supports the medial arch of the foot. Namely, the deep flexor muscles of the leg are:
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.
Muscles in the Posterior Compartment of the Leg.
11 wrz 2023 · The posterior muscle group is the smallest group, occupying the posterior compartment of the thigh. It contains the three hamstring muscles called the semimembranosus , semitendinosus , and biceps femoris .
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)
22 sty 2018 · The largest muscle masses in the leg are present in the thigh and the calf. The muscles that make up the quadriceps are the strongest and leanest of all muscles in the body.
