Lateral compartment leg muscles

Lateral compartment leg muscles

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The video tutorial explains the lateral compartment muscles of the leg, focusing on the peroneus longus and peroneus brevis. It covers their anatomical origins, insertions, and functions, such as plantar flexion and eversion. The tutorial also highlights the common features of these muscles, including their attachments to the fibula and innervation by the superficial peroneal nerve.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Greek word for fibula that is often used in the names of lateral compartment muscles?

Peroneus

Tibia

Humerus

Femur

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which muscle courses along the lateral plantar surface of the foot and helps in plantar flexion?

Peroneus brevis

Gastrocnemius

Peroneus longus

Tibialis anterior

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the peroneus brevis muscle insert?

Base of the 1st metatarsal

Base of the 5th metatarsal

Calcaneus

Navicular bone

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary action of the lateral compartment muscles of the leg?

Extension of the hip

Flexion of the knee

Eversion of the ankle joint

Inversion of the ankle joint

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which nerve innervates the lateral compartment muscles of the leg?

Sural nerve

Superficial peroneal nerve

Tibial nerve

Deep peroneal nerve