If the anterior compartment of the lower leg was suffering from "compartment syndrome," which of these muscles would be at risk of injury?
A)tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior
B)gastrocnemius and soleus
C)extensor digitorum longus
D)tibialis anterior,extensor hallucis longus,and extensor digitorum longus
E)rectus femoris and the adjacent vastus muscles

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The anterior compartment of the lower leg contains the tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, and extensor digitorum longus muscles, which would all be at risk of injury in compartment syndrome.

If the Anterior Compartment of the Lower Leg Was Suffering