KIVO Med
Myology of the leg
Understand the organization of the anterior, lateral, and posterior compartments of the leg, together with the functions and innervation of their muscles.
- 20 explained questions
- 19 flashcards
- 85 estimated course minutes
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What you will learn
- Distinguish the three muscular compartments of the leg and their motor functions.
- Describe each muscle's origin, insertion, role, and innervation.
- Relate the leg muscles to movements of the ankle and toes.
Course outline
Orienting the leg muscles
Build the map of the three muscular compartments and their general functions.
8 min
Anterior compartment of the leg
Describe the four anterior muscles, their attachments, actions, and shared innervation.
22 min
Lateral compartment of the leg
Locate fibularis longus and brevis and connect their actions to foot eversion.
13 min
Posterior compartment: superficial layer
Describe the triceps surae and plantaris, which extend the foot and raise the heel.
18 min
Posterior compartment: deep layer
Follow the popliteus and the three deep flexor muscles to their distal insertions.
24 min
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