Tibialis Anterior Muscle
The tibialis anterior (TA), the most medial and superficial dorsiflexor, is a slender muscle that lies against the…
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Anatomy
Clinical anatomy of the human body. Upper & lower limb, Head & neck, chest, abdomen and spine anatomy. Anatomy of bones, muscles, ligaments and joints.
Extensor Digitorum Longus
The extensor digitorum longus (EDL) is the most lateral muscle of the anterior compartment of the leg. The…
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Anterior Compartment of Leg
The anterior compartment of leg is located anterior to the interosseous membrane, between lateral surface of tibia shaft…
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Extensor Hallucis Longus
The extensor hallucis longus (EHL) is a thin muscle that lies deeply between the tibialis anterior and extensor…
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Peroneus Tertius Muscle
The peroneus tertius (FT) is a separated part of extensor digitorum longus, which shares its synovial sheath. It's…
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Peroneus Longus Muscle
The peroneus longus is the longer and more superficial of the two peroneus muscles, arising much more superiorly…
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Peroneus Brevis
The peroneus brevis is a fusiform muscle that lies deep to the peroneus longus, and, true to its…
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Gastrocnemius Muscle
The Gastrocnemius Muscle is the most superficial muscle in the posterior compartment and forms the proximal, most prominent…
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Patellofemoral Joint
Patellofemoral Joint is the anterior part of knee joint that is formed by the articulation between posterior surface…
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Soleus Muscle Anatomy & Function
Soleus Muscle is a large muscle, flatter than the gastrocnemius named for its resemblance to a sole, the…
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Plantaris Muscle
The plantaris Muscle is a small muscle with a short belly and a long tendon. It's one of…
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Popliteus Muscle
Popliteus Muscle is a thin, triangular muscle that forms the inferior part of the floor of the popliteal…
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