Compartments
The (lower) leg is divided into four compartments by the interosseous membrane of the leg, the transverse intermuscular septum and the posterior intermuscular septum:
| Compartment | Muscles | Neurovascular structures |
|---|---|---|
| Anterior compartment of leg | Tibialis anterior, Extensor hallucis longus, Extensor digitorum longus, Peroneus tertius | Deep peroneal nerve, Anterior tibial vessels |
| Lateral compartment of leg | Fibularis/peroneus longus, Fibularis/peroneus brevis | Superficial peroneal nerve |
| Deep posterior compartment of leg | Tibialis posterior, Flexor hallucis longus, Flexor digitorum longus, Popliteus | Tibial nerve, Posterior tibial vessels |
| Superficial posterior compartment of leg | Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Plantaris | Medial sural cutaneous nerve |
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