Lateral Compartment of Leg

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Two muscles make up this compartment: fibularis longus and brevis

Action: evert the foot at the ankle. Weak plantar flexors of the foot at ankle joint.

The tendons pass posterior to the lateral maleolus of the fibula

Nerve: superficial fibular nerve

Blood: branches from the common peroneal artery

Category: Anatomy Notes

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