Posterior Leg Flashcards
1
Q
Gastrocnemius origin
A
Lateral: lateral femoral condyle
Medial: medial femoral condyle
2
Q
Plantaris insertion
A
Calcaneal tendon
3
Q
Soleus action
A
Plantarflexion
4
Q
Popliteus innervation
A
Tibial nerve
5
Q
Gastrocnemius insertion
A
Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
6
Q
Plantaris action
A
Plantarflexion
Flexion of knee
7
Q
Soleus innervation
A
Tibial nerve
8
Q
Popliteus origin
A
Posterior tibia
9
Q
Tibialis posterior origin
A
Interosseous membrane
Posterior tibia and fibula
10
Q
Flexor digitorum longus insertion
A
Plantar surface of lateral 4 toes
11
Q
Flexor hallucis longus action
A
Flexes hallux
12
Q
Tibialis posterior insertion
A
Plantar surfaces of medial tarsal bones
13
Q
Flexor digitorum longus action
A
Flexes lateral 4 toes
14
Q
Flexor hallucis longus innervation
A
Tibial nerve
15
Q
Gastrocnemius action
A
Plantarflexion
Flexion at knee
