Posterior compartment of leg

The posterior compartment of the leg is one of the fascial compartments of the leg and is divided further into deep and superficial compartments.

Structure

Muscles

Superficial posterior compartment

Deep posterior compartment

Blood supply

Posterior tibial artery

Innervation

The posterior compartment of the leg is supplied by the tibial nerve.

Function

• It contains the plantar flexors:

Additional images

References

External links

• Diagram at patientcareonline.com