Posterior Compartment of Leg (Superficial) Flashcards

1
Q

Gastrocnemius Origin

A

medial head: posterior medial condyle of femur
Lateral head: posterior lateral condyle of femur

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2
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Gastroc insertion

A

calcaneal tuberosity via Achilles’ tendon

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3
Q

gastroc action

A

plantarflexion
knee flexion

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4
Q

gastroc innervation

A

tibial

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5
Q

soleus origin

A

soleal line of tibia
posterior upper fibula
interosseous membrane

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6
Q

soleus insertion

A

calcaneal tuberosity via Achilles’ tendon

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7
Q

soleus action

A

plantarflexion

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8
Q

soleus innervation

A

tibial

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9
Q

plantaris origin

A

lateral supracondylar line of femur

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10
Q

plantaris insertion

A

calcaneal tuberosity on medial side of Achilles’ tendon

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11
Q

plantaris action

A

plantarflexion (weak)

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12
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plantaris innervation

A

tibial

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