The lateral compartment of the foot runs along the outer side of the sole, bounded by the lateral band of the plantar aponeurosis and a lateral intermuscular septum. It contains abductor digiti minimi and flexor digiti minimi brevis.
| Location | Lateral side of the sole. |
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Contains the intrinsic muscles of the little toe.
This compartment is decompressed through dorsal incisions in foot compartment syndrome. Its muscles are supplied by the lateral plantar nerve.
Raised pressure in the lateral compartment along with others after crush injury, causing pain and later deformity of the little toe if untreated.
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