Calves Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 3 muscles in the calves?
A
Soleus, gastrocnemius, tibilias anterior
2
Q
Origin of the soleus?
A
Posterior head of fibula
3
Q
Insertion of the soleus?
A
Calconeus through the achilles tendon
4
Q
Action of the soleus?
A
Plantar flexion
5
Q
Origin of the gastrocnemius?
A
Femur
Medial and lateral condyler
6
Q
Insertion of the gastrocnemius?
A
Calconeus through the achilles tendon
7
Q
Action of the gastrocnemius?
A
Plantar flexion
Knee flexion
8
Q
Origin of the tibilias anterior?
A
The tibia
Anterior Superior Tibia
9
Q
Insertion of the tibilias anterior?
A
Tarsals
1 st metatarsal and ciniform
10
Q
Action of the tibilias anterior?
A
Dorsi flexion and inversion
