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Lower Leg Anatomy

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Cross-section of the lower leg depicting the 4 compartments and select key structures[3]
Key structures within the lower leg compartments. The last column is alterations seen with Acute Compartment Syndrome[3]

Muscles

Anterior Compartment of the Leg

Lateral Compartment of the Leg

Superficial Posterior Compartment of the Leg

Deep Posterior Compartment of the Leg


Bones


Topographical anatomy and cross-sectional anatomy of the lower leg demonstrating approximate position of the finger dissection tunnel medial and anterior to the pedicle.[4]
Labeled radiograph of the lower leg

Joints


Ligaments


Nerves


Vascular Supply


Other Anatomic Structures


See Also


References

  1. Latella, Claudia, et al. "Real-time lower leg muscle forces estimation using a Hill-type model and whole-body wearable sensors."
  2. Image courtesy of clinicalgate.com
  3. 3.0 3.1 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.
  4. Ducic, Yadranko, et al. "Tunneling technique for expedited fibula free tissue harvest." Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction 6.4 (2013): 233-236.
Created by:
John Kiel on 20 June 2019 01:57:38
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