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Flashcards in Lower Leg Muscles Deck (3)
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1
Q

Gastrocnumius

A

Origin -
Femur

Insertion -
Calcaneus (heel bone)

Actions -
Plantarflexion of the ankle
Flexion of the knee

2
Q

Soleus

A

Origin -
Tibia

Insertion -
Calcaneus (heel bone)

Actions -
Plantarflexion of the ankle

3
Q

Tibialis Anterior

A

Origin -
Tibia

Insertion -
Metatarsals
Tarsals

Actions -
Dorsiflexion
Inversion of the ankle