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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Dissection of posterior aspect of left leg

Soleus muscle, posterior view

Image #195-1

KEYWORDS: Leg, Muscles and tendons.

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Dissection of posterior aspect of left leg
Soleus muscle, posterior view
The gastrocnemius has been detached and removed from teh specimen.
1 . Soleus muscle
2 . Gastrocnemius muscle (cut off)
3 . Lesser saphenous vein
4 . Tendo calcaneus
5 . Lateral malleolus
6 . Calcaneus
7 . Flexor digitorum brevis muscle
8 . Abductor digiti minimi muscle
9 . Tibial nerve
10 . Posterior surface of tibia (covered by periosteum)
11 . Posterior tibial artery
12 . Medial malleolus
13 . Abductor hallucis muscle