Anterior Compartment of Leg Muscles

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Front Back
What is the origin of tibialis anterior?
Lateral condyle & superior half of tibia
Where does tibialis anterior insert?
Medial cuneiform & 1st metatarsal
What innervates tibialis anterior?
Deep peroneal n. (L4-S2)
What is the action of tibialis anterior?
Dorsiflexes & inverts foot
What is the origin of extensor digitorum longus?
Upper 3/4 of fibula; interosseous membrane
Where does extensor digitorum longus insert?
Middle and distal phalanges of 2nd-5th digits (dorsal surface)
What innervates extensor digitorum longus?
Deep peroneal n. (L4-S2)
What is the action of extensor digitorum longus?
Extends toes and dorsiflexes foot
What is the origin of extensor hallucis longus?
Middle 1/3 of fibula; interosseous membrane
Where does extensor hallucis longus insert?
Dorsal aspect of the base of distal phalanx of great toe
What innervates extensor hallucis longus?
Deep peroneal n. (L4-S2)
What is the action of extensor hallucis longus?
Extends great toe and dorsiflexes foot
What is the origin of peroneus tertius?
Inferior 1/3 of fibula; interosseous membrane
Where does peroneus tertius insert?
Base of the 5th metatarsal
What innervates peroneus tertius?
Deep peroneal n. (L4-S2)