Question #441

Which of the following muscles is located in the anterior compartment of the leg?

Plantaris

Flexor digitorum profundus

Rectus femoris

Tibialis anterior

Soleus

Muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg are:

• Tibialis anterior
• Extensor hallucis longus
• Extensor digitorum longus
• Fibularis tertius

They are all supplied by the deep branch of the common peroneal nerve.

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