2nd Layer of the Foot Flashcards
1
Q
Quadratus plantae (origin)
A
med and lat sides of plant surface of calc
distal to tuberosity
2
Q
Quadratus plantae (insertion)
A
lat and post margin of flex dig long tendon
3
Q
Quadratus plantae (action)
A
flexion of toes 2-5 (pulls flex dig long tendon)
4
Q
Quadratus plantae (nerve)
A
Lat plantar nerve
5
Q
Lumbricals (origin)
A
on each slip of the digitorum longus
6
Q
Lumbricals (insertion)
A
expansions of ext tendons of toes 2-5
7
Q
lumbricals (action)
A
flex the MTP joints (metatarsals phalanges 2-5)
8
Q
Lumbricals (nerve)
A
1 - medial plantar nerve
2-4 lateral plantar nerve
