Compartments

Last modified: 13 July 2021, 10:54:31 AM AEST
Anterior1 / 4
  • function
    • dorsiflexion of foot and ankle
  • muscles
    • tibialis anterior
    • extensor hallucis longus
    • extensor digitorum longus
    • peroneus tertius
Lateral2 / 4
  • function
    • plantarflexion and eversion of foot
  • muscles
    • peroneus longus
    • peroneus brevis
    • isolated lateral compartment syndrome would only affect superficial peroneal nerve
Deep posterior compartment3 / 4
  • function
    • plantarflexion and inversion of foot
  • muscles
    • tibialis posterior
    • flexor digitorum longus
    • flexor hallucis longus
Superficial posterior compartment4 / 4
  • function
    • mainly plantarflexion of foot and ankle
  • muscles
    • gastrocnemius
    • soleus
    • plantaris