Posterior Compartment of Leg

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What thigh structure is the crural fascia a continuation of?

Fascia lata

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What are the 2 main functions of the interosseous membrane?

  • Connects tibia & fibula

  • Separates anterior & deep posterior compartments

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What is separated by the anterior intermscular septum?

Anterior & lateral compartments

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What is separated by the posterior intermscular septum?

Lateral & posterior compartments

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What is separated by the transverse intermscular septum?

Superficial & deep posterior compartments

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What structure creates the tarsal tunnel?

Flexor retinaculum

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What contents are found in the tarsal tunnel?

  • Tibialis posterior

  • Flexor digitorum longus

  • Flexor hallucis longus

  • Tibial nerve

  • Posterior tibial artery

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What muscles are found in the superficial posterior compartment?

  • Gastroc

  • Soleus

  • Plantaris

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What muscles are found in the deep posterior compartment?

  • Popliteus

  • Flexor digitorum longus

  • Flexor hallucis longus

  • Posterior tibialis

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What is the clinical significance of the plantaris muscle?