POSTERIOR MUSCLES OF THE LEG(DEEP) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the deep muscles?
A
Popliteus, flexor hallucis longus, tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus
2
Q
Origin of popliteal
A
proximal surface of tibia
3
Q
Insertion of popliteal
A
Lateral condyle
4
Q
Origin of flexor hallucis longus
A
Posterior surface of fibula
5
Q
Insertion of flexor hallucis longus
A
Base of Distal phalanges of 1st great toe
6
Q
Origin flexor digitorum longus
A
Posterior surface of tibia
7
Q
Insertion flexor digitorum longus
A
Base of distal phalanges of digits 2 to 4
8
Q
Innervation
A
Tibial nerve
9
Q
Action
A
Plantar flexion except the popliteus
10
Q
Origin of tibialis posterior
A
Interosseous membrane between tibia and fibula
11
Q
Insertion of tibialis posterior
A
Plantar surfaces of medial tarsal bone
