PES Exam 2 Muscles Flashcards
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Tibialis Anterior Origin:
Upper 2/3 of the anterior surface of the tibia
Tibialis Anterior Insertion:
Medial cuneiform of the first metatarsal
Tibialis Anterior Function:
Dorsiflexion and inversion
Tibialis Posterior Origin:
Interosseous Membrane of the tibia and fibula
Tibialis Posterior Insertion:
Navicular, with slips to cuneiform; cuboid; metatarsals 2-4
Tibialis Posterior Function:
Adducts and inverts foot
Soleus Origin:
tibia and fibula shafts
Soleus Insertion:
Achilles tendon into calcaneus
Soleus Function:
plantar flexion
Gastrocnemius Origin (Medial):
Medial Femoral Condyle
Gastrocnemius Insertion:
Achilles tendon into calcaneus
Gastrocnemius Function:
Powerful plantar flexor
Gastrocnemius Origin (Lateral)
Lateral Femoral Condyle
Vastus Intermedius Origin:
Anterior and Lateral Surfaces of the femoral shaft
Vastus Intermedius Insertion:
Common quadriceps tendon then tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament
Vastus Intermedius Function:
Extension of the Knee
Vastus Lateralis Origin:
Greater Trochanter, Intertrochanteric Line of Femur, Linea Aspera of the Femur
Vastus Lateralis Insertion:
Common quadriceps tendon then tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament
Vastus Lateralis Function:
Stabilizes the knee
Vastus Medialis Origin:
Spiral Line, lower part of Intertrochanteric Line of Femur, Medial Lip of Linea Aspera, Upper part of t medial supercondylar line
Vastus Medialis Insertion:
Common quadriceps tendon then tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament
Vastus Medialis Function:
Stabilizes the patella
