Dissection of lateral aspect of left leg
Muscles of leg and foot, lateral view
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Dissection of lateral aspect of left leg
Muscles of leg and foot, lateral view
The retinacula that hold the peroneal and extensor tendons in position across the ankle have been preserved in the dissection. Elsewhere the deep fascia of the leg and foot has been cut away .
- Peroneus longus muscle
- Tibialis anterior muscle
- Anterior intermuscular septum
- Peroneus brevis muscle
- Dorsal medial cutaneous nerve
- Superior extensor retinaculum
- Dorsal intermediate cutaneous nerve
- Common peroneal branch
- Gastrocnemius muscle
- Soleus muscle
- Posterior intermuscular septum of leg
- Sural nerve
- Lesser saphenous vein
- Lateral malleolus
- Tendo calcaneus (Achilles)
- Dorsal lateral cutaneous nerve
- Abductor digiti minimi muscle