exam 2 Flashcards
(18 cards)
what is the insertion for the peroneus brevis?
lateral tuberosity
t/f
the soleus muscle crosses two joints
false
one; ankle
what nerve supplies the lateral compartment of the leg (peroneus longus and brevis)
deep peroneal nerve
superficial peroneal nerve
tibial nerve
superficial peroneal
what forms the inferior border of the popliteal fossa?
the two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle
which muscle is NOT part of the lateral compartment of the leg?
peroneus longus
peroneus tertius
peroneus brevis
peroneus tertius
which muscles contribute to plantar flexion?
popliteus plantaris tibialis posterior flexor hallucis longus flexor digitorum longus
TP
FDL
which muscle flexes and rotates the knee?
plantaris
peroneus longus
popliteus
popliteus
t/f
the gastrocnemius muscle crosses one joint
false
knee and ankle
what is the action of the popliteus muscle?
flexes and rotates knee
supplies all muscles in posterior leg compartment
peroneal nerve
fibular nerve
sural nerve
tibial nerve
tibial
which muscle is not part of the deep muscles of the leg?
popliteus flexor digitorum longus tibialis posterior plantaris flexor hallucis longus
plantaris
which muscle is part of the extensor digitorum longus and is missing in some individuals?
popliteus
peroneus longus
peroneus tertius
tibialis anterior
peroneus tertius
which muscle(s) is/are part of the anterior compartment of the leg?
peroneus longus
peroneus tertius
peroneus brevis
peroneus tertius
what is the insertion for the peroneus longus?
first metatarsus and cuneiform
which muscle is not included in the triceps surae?
medial gastrocnemius
plantaris
soleus
lateral gastrocnemius
plantaris
which muscle is not part of the superficial posterior muscles of the leg?
soleus
plantaris
popliteus
gastrocnemius
popliteus
paralysis of which muscle results in foot drop?
tibialis posterior
tibialis anterior
popliteus
plantaris
TA
the deep peroneal nerve runs innervates the _____ compartment of the leg and runs deep to the ________
anterior
posterior
flexor digitorum longus
extensor hallucis
flexor hallucis
extensor digitorum longus
EDL
