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Popliteus

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O- lateral aspect of lateral condyle of femur, lateral meniscus
I- superior 1/3 of tibia superior to soleal line
INN- Tibial nerve L4,5, S1
A- weakly flexes knee, unlock and rotates femur 5* on planted tibia, medial rotates tibia when unplanted

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Tibialis Posterior

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O- inferior to soleal line posterior tibia, interosseous membrane, posterior fibula
I- cuboid, navicular tuberosity, cuneiform, sustentaculum tail of calcaneus
INN- tibial nerve L4,5
A- plantarflex ankle, invert foot

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Flexor Digitorum Longus

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O- posterior aspect of tibia inferior to the soleal line, broad tendon of fibula
I- base of distal lateral four phalanges of foot
INN- Tibial nerve S2,3
A-flex lateral four digits, weakly plantarflex ankle, support medial longitudinal arch of foot

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Flexor Hallucis Longus

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O- inferior 2/3 posterior aspect of fibula, interosseous membrane
I- bases of distal hallux
INN- Tibial nerve S2,3
A- flex great toe, weakly plantarflex ankle, support medial longitudinal arch of foot