Muscles of the Foot Dorsum | Origins, Insertions, Actions, Etc.

This video tutorial explores the muscles in the dorsal foot compartment, focusing on their relationship with the anterior leg muscles. It covers the extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus, detailing their origins, insertions, and functions. The video also compares these longus muscles with their shorter counterparts, the extensor hallucis brevis and extensor digitorum brevis, highlighting differences in their anatomical features. Additionally, it discusses the innervation and blood supply of these muscles, emphasizing the role of the deep perineal nerve and dorsalis pedis artery.

Compare the insertions of the extensor hallucis longus and extensor hallucis brevis.

Explain the innervation of the extensor muscles in the dorsal foot compartment.

What is the blood supply to the muscles in the dorsal foot compartment?