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Anterior Compartment of the Leg

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Description

Anterior compartment of the leg[1]
Cross-section of the lower leg depicting the 4 compartments and select key structures[2]
Muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg[3]

Alternative Names

  • Anterior Leg Compartment
  • Extensor Compartment of the Leg
  • Extensor Compartment
  • Anterior Crural Compartment
  • Extensor Compartment of the Lower Leg
  • Anterior Osteofascial Compartment of the Leg
  • Anterior Fascial Compartment of the Leg

Muscles

Vascular Supply

Nerves

Actions

  • Dorsiflexion
  • Eversion

Clinical Significance

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References

  1. ↑ Kim, Junghwan, Hyejung Oh, and Je-Hun Lee. "The Analysis of Injuries or Pain among Fencing Athletes and Recovery Methods Based on the Distribution of the Cutaneous Nerve: A Literature Review." Annals of Applied Sport Science 13.2 (2025): 0-0.
  2. ↑ Pechar, Joanne, and M. Melanie Lyons. "Acute compartment syndrome of the lower leg: a review." The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 12.4 (2016): 265-270.
  3. ↑ image courtesy of teachmeanatomy.info
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John Kiel on 22 June 2019 22:03:09
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22 May 2026 22:21:32
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