A 25-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision. The patient is complaining of severe left leg pain. He can not stand on his left leg. Radiological imaging shows left fibular and tibia shaft fractures. The fracture was reduced with immobilization of the limb. A few hours later, the patient is complaining of severe left leg pain. Physical examination shows increased tension in the anterior compartment. Which of the following structures would be most likely affected?

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Eductional Objective: Aggravated pressure within the anatomical compartment in the limbs impairs the perfusion, this is known as the acute compartment syndrome. It manifests with severe pain, muscle necrosis, and neural injury. The anterior compartment of the leg contains the deep fibular nerve. The most common site of acute compartment syndrome is the anterior compartment of the leg.

A 25-Year-Old Man Is Brought to the Emergency Department After