Lower Leg

Question 1

Gastrocnemius

[Insertion & Action]

Answer 1

Insertion: Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
Action: Plantar flex foot when knee is extended

Question 2

Soleus

[Insertion & Action]

Answer 2

Insertion: Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
Action: Plantar flex foot

Question 3

Peroneus longus

[Action]

Answer 3

Plantar flex foot

Question 4

Extensor digitorum longus

[Insertion & Action]

Answer 4

Insertion: Middle & distal phalanges of toes 2-5
Action: Toe extension

Question 5

Tibialis anterior

[Insertion & Action]

Answer 5

Insertion: by tendon into inferior surface of 1st cuneiform & metatarsal I
Action: Dorsiflexion of foot

Question 6

Flexor digitorum longus

[Insertion & Action]

Answer 6

Insertion: Distal phalanges of toes 2-5
Action: Flex toes

Question 7

Plantaris

[Action]

Answer 7

Flex digits