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The lateral compartment of the leg contains which muscles?

Peroneus longus, extensor digitorum longus
Abductor hallucis, lumbricals, interossei
Tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus,
Peroneus brevis, peroneus longus

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The lateral compartment of the leg contains the fibularis longus (peroneus longus) and the fibularis brevis (peroneus brevis), which are responsible for eversion and plantar flexion of the foot and stability of the ankle joint.

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The lateral compartment of the leg contains the fibularis longus (peroneus longus) and the fibularis brevis (peroneus brevis). These muscles are responsible for eversion and plantar flexion of the foot, as well as providing stability to the ankle joint.

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