Lab 8: Lower Leg Flashcards
(52 cards)
Tibialis Anterior
Origin
- Lateral surface of tibia
- Interosseous membrane
Tibialis Anterior
Insertion
- Base of first metatarsal
- Medial cuneiform
Tibialis Anterior
Action
- Dorsiflexion of ankle
- Inversion of foot
Tibialis Anterior
Nerve Supply
- Deep peroneal nerve
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Origin
- Anterior surface of fibula
- Interosseous membrane
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Insertion
- Base of distal phalanx of big toe
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Action
- Extension of big toe
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Nerve Supply
- Deep peroneal nerve
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Origin
- Proximal anterior shaft of fibula
- Interosseous membrane
- Lateral condyle of tibia
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Insertion
- Extensor expansion of toes 2-5
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Action
- Extension of toes 2-5
- Dorsiflexion of ankle
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Nerve Supply
- Deep peroneal nerve
Peroneus Tertius
Origin
- Distal anterior fibula
Peroneus Tertius
Insertion
- Base of 5th metatarsal
Peroneus Tertius
Action
- Eversion of foot
- Dorsiflexion of ankle
Peroneus Tertius
Nerve Supply
- Deep peroneal nerve
Gastrocnemius
Origin
- Medial Head – medial epicondyle of femur
- Lateral head – lateral epicondyle of femur
Gastrocnemius
Insertion
- Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
Gastrocnemius
Action
- Plantarflexion of ankle
- Flexion of knee
Gastrocnemius
Nerve Supply
- Tibial nerve
Soleus
Origin
- Soleal line of tibia
- Proximal fibula
Soleus
Insertion
- Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
Soleus
Action
- Plantarflexion of ankle
Soleus
Nerve Supply
- Tibial nerve