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2 lis 2023 · The posterior compartment of the leg contains seven muscles, organised into two layers - superficial and deep. Collectively, the muscles in this area plantarflex and invert the foot. They are innervated by the tibial nerve, a terminal branch of the sciatic nerve.
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)
30 paź 2023 · Discover the origins, insertions, innervations, and functions of every muscle with our muscle anatomy charts. Available as PDF or on iTunes. Get yours now!
Muscles in the Posterior Compartment of the Leg.
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:
11 wrz 2023 · The posterior superficial muscles are the three gluteal muscles (gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus), and the tensor fasciae latae. In turn, the posterior deep muscles are the piriformis, obturator internus, obturator externus, superior gemellus, inferior gemellus, and quadratus femoris.
ID: 8340 Title: Muscles of Leg (Superfici… Category: Labeled - Netter Anatomy Atlas 3E ID: 16939 Category: Labeled
