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Anatomy of the Lateral Compartment of the Leg Quiz

#1

Which muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Tibialis anterior
Explanation

Primary dorsiflexor muscle of the foot.

#2

Which muscle in the lateral compartment of the leg is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Tibialis anterior
Explanation

Main muscle responsible for foot dorsiflexion.

#3

What is the primary nerve that innervates the muscles of the lateral compartment of the leg?

Deep fibular (peroneal) nerve
Explanation

Primary nerve supplying lateral leg muscles.

#4

Which of the following muscles is not located in the lateral compartment of the leg?

Tibialis anterior
Explanation

Muscle not belonging to lateral leg compartment.

#5

Which artery is the main blood supply to the lateral compartment of the leg?

Peroneal artery
Explanation

Principal blood supply to lateral leg muscles.

#6

The lateral compartment of the leg is primarily innervated by which nerve?

Superficial fibular (peroneal) nerve
Explanation

Main nerve supply for lateral leg compartment.

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