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Caroline Dasilva
on Oct 21, 2024
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Which of the following muscles is found in the lateral compartment of the leg?
A) Plantaris
B) Tibialis anterior
C) Fibularis longus
D) Extensor digitorum longus
E) Soleus
Lateral Compartment
An area or division, often in reference to the sections of limbs that are situated on the outer side.
Fibularis Longus
A muscle on the lateral side of the lower leg that helps in foot eversion and plantar flexion.
Plantaris
A small, thin muscle in the leg that assists in flexing the foot.
- Uncover the main muscular components of the human body and their specific sites.
- Discriminate between the muscles located in the anterior, posterior, and lateral portions of the thigh and leg.
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Learning Objectives
- Uncover the main muscular components of the human body and their specific sites.
- Discriminate between the muscles located in the anterior, posterior, and lateral portions of the thigh and leg.