LearnAnatomyClinical limbs anatomy in orthopedic surgery. Upper limb anatomy and lower limb anatomy. Anatomy of the bones, muscles, ligaments and joints. All Content Tibialis Anterior MuscleThe tibialis anterior (TA), the most medial and superficial dorsiflexor, is a slender muscle that lies against the... Read... Extensor Digitorum LongusThe extensor digitorum longus (EDL) is the most lateral muscle of the anterior compartment of the leg. The... Read... Anterior Compartment of LegThe anterior compartment of leg, or dorsiflexor (extensor) compartment, is located anterior to the interosseous membrane, between the... Read... Extensor Hallucis LongusThe extensor hallucis longus (EHL) is a thin muscle that lies deeply between the tibialis anterior and extensor... Read... Peroneus Tertius MuscleThe peroneus tertius is a separated part of extensor digitorum longus, which shares its synovial sheath. It's one... Read... Peroneus Longus MuscleThe peroneus longus is the longer and more superficial of the two peroneus muscles, arising much more superiorly... Read... Peroneus BrevisThe peroneus brevis is a fusiform muscle that lies deep to peroneus longus. The peroneus brevis is shorter... Read... Gastrocnemius MuscleThe Gastrocnemius Muscle is the most superficial muscle in the posterior compartment and forms the proximal, most prominent... Read... Patellofemoral JointPatellofemoral Joint, the anterior part of the knee, is formed by articulation between posterior surface of patella and... Read... Soleus Muscle Anatomy & FunctionThe Soleus muscle is a large muscle, flatter than the gastrocnemius, that is named for its resemblance to... Read... Plantaris MuscleThe plantaris Muscle is a small muscle with a short belly and a long tendon. It's one of... Read... Popliteus MusclePopliteus Muscle is a thin, triangular muscle that forms the inferior part of the floor of the popliteal... Read... 1…111213141516
