Lateral view of the crus (leg) and pes (foot). The caudal group of muscles of the crus includes: deep digital flexor m. (1), superficial digital flexor m. (2), and gastrocnemius m. (3). The tendon of the gastrocnemius m. (reflected by forceps) and the tendon of the superficial digital flexor m. (arrow) form the core of the calcanean tendon (asterisk).

Also notice: the long digital extensor m. (4), the cranial tibial m. (5), the fibularis (peroneus) longus m. (6), and the crural extensor retinaculum (7) and tarsal extensor retinaculum (8).

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