Dissection of anterior aspect of left leg

Muscles of left leg and foot, anterior view

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Image #191-7

Dissection of anterior aspect of left leg Muscles of left leg and foot, anterior view The superficial structures of the leg and foot have been removed from this specimen. Views of the superficial vessels and nerves of the leg are shown elsewhere (193-1, 194-1, 194-3). The deep fascia has been resected from the leg and foot, with the exception of the thickened extensor retinacula (6, 13) which have been retained across the ankle. 1 . Patellar ligament 2 . Soleus muscle 3 . Medial surface of tibia 4 . Extensor hallucis longus muscle 5 . Medial malleolus 6 . Inferior extensor retinaculum 7 . Extensor hallucis brevis muscle 8 . metatarsal bone 9 . 1st dorsal interosseus muscle 10 . Tibialis anterior muscle 11 . Extensor digitorum longus muscle 12 . Peroneus tertius muscle 13 . Superior extensor retinaculum 14 . Lateral malleolus