What muscles are located in the lateral compartment of the leg?

a. Gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris
b. Tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus, and fibularis tertius
c. Fibularis longus and fibularis brevis
d. Popliteus, tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus, and flexor hallucis longus


Ans: c. Fibularis longus and fibularis brevis

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