Origin + insertions of leg muscles Flashcards
What is the origin and insertion of the tibialis anterior?
Origin: Tibia + interosseous membrane.
Insertion: Medial cuneiform + 1st metartarsal.
What is the origin and insertion of the extensor hallucis longus?
Origin: Fibula + interosseous membrane.
Insertion: Dorsal base of the great toe.
What is the origin and insertion of the extensor digitoirium longus?
Origin: Lateral tibial condyle + Proximal anterior fibula.
Insertion: Dorsal digits 2-5.
What is the origin and insertion of the fibularis tertius?
Origin: fibula + interosseous membrane.
Insertion: Base of 5th metatarsal.
What is the origin and insertion of the fibularis longus?
Origin: Head + proximal shaft of fibula.
Insertion: Base of 1st metatarsal + medial cuneiform.
What is the origin and insertion of the fibularis brevis?
Origin: Fibula.
Insertion: Styloid process of 5th metatarsal.
What is the origin and insertion of the popliteus?
Origin: Lateral condyle of femur.
Insertion: Tibia.
What is the origin and insertion of the gastrocnemius?
Origin: Femoral epicondyles.
Insertion: Achilies tendon.
What is the origin and insertion of the plantaris?
Origin: Lateral supracondylar ridge of femur + oblique popliteal ligament.
Insertion: Calcaneal tubersoity.
What is the origin and insertion of the soleus?
Origin: Fibula head + posterior surface of tibia.
Insertion: Achilles tendon.
What is the origin and insertion of the tibialis posterior?
Origin: Tibia, fibula + interosseous membrane.
Insertion: Navicular tuberosity + medial cuneiform.
What is the origin and insertion of the flexor digitorium longus?
Origin: Tibia.
Insertion: Base of digits 2-5.
What is the origin and insertion of the flexor hallucis longus?
Origin: Fibula.
Insertion: Inferior surface of digit 1.
