Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Muscle Origins and Insertions > Lower Leg Muscles > Flashcards

Lower Leg Muscles Flashcards

(3 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

Gastrocnumius

A

Origin -
Femur

Insertion -
Calcaneus (heel bone)

Actions -
Plantarflexion of the ankle
Flexion of the knee

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Soleus

A

Origin -
Tibia

Insertion -
Calcaneus (heel bone)

Actions -
Plantarflexion of the ankle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Tibialis Anterior

A

Origin -
Tibia

Insertion -
Metatarsals
Tarsals

Actions -
Dorsiflexion
Inversion of the ankle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Muscle Origins and Insertions (13 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions