superficial part of posterior (plantar flexor) compartment of leg

superficial part of posterior (plantar flexor) compartment of leg

[TA]

portion of posterior (plantar flexor) compartment of leg including the gastrocnemius and soleus (muscles); it is separated from the deep part by the transverse intermuscular septum of leg.

Synonym(s): pars superficialis compartimenti cruris posterioris [TA], pars tricipitalis compartimenti cruris posterioris ☆