Identify and sever the superior and inferior extensor retinacula to expose the tendons of the anterior compartment muscles. (G 6.60B;N 507;Gl 33.18)
- Identify the tendons of the tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus muscles. Trace the tendons proximally and remove the deep fascia from the tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus muscles.
