Lateral compartment leg muscles

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.

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

• Peroneus

• Tibia

• Humerus

• Femur

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

• Peroneus brevis

• Gastrocnemius

• Peroneus longus

• Tibialis anterior

Where does the peroneus brevis muscle insert?

• Base of the 1st metatarsal

• Base of the 5th metatarsal

• Calcaneus

• Navicular bone

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

Which nerve innervates the lateral compartment muscles of the leg?

• Sural nerve

• Superficial peroneal nerve

• Tibial nerve

• Deep peroneal nerve