Both the forearm and the lower leg have anterior and posterior compartments. Compare and contrast the functions of muscles in each of these four compartments and name one muscle contained within each.
What will be an ideal response?
The anterior compartment of the forearm generally flexes the wrist and fingers, whereas the anterior compartment of the leg dorsiflexes the ankle and extends the toes. The posterior compartment of the forearm extends wrist and fingers, whereas the posterior compartment of the leg plantarflexes the ankle and flexes the toes.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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