34. Posterior Leg and Ankle Joint Flashcards
How many muscles are in the posterior compartment of the leg?
7
3 superficial
4 deep
What is the common insertion of the superficial muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg?
Posterior surface of calcaneous via tendocalcaneous
Origin of gastrocnemius?
Medial - popliteal surface of femur superior to medial condyle
Lateral - lateral aspect of lateral condyle of femur
Innervation of gastrocnemius?
Tibial nerve S1, S2
Action of gastrocnemius?
Plantarflex ankle
Flexes knee
Origin of plantaris?
Lateral supracondylar line of femur
Innervation of plantaris?
Tibial nerve S1, S2
Action of plantaris?
Assists plantarflexion of ankle
Origin of soleus?
Soleal line of tibia
Upper 1/3rd posterior fibula
Tendinous arch between bony attachments
Innervation of soleus?
Tibial nerve S1, S2
Action of soleus?
Plantarflexes ankle joint
Origin of popliteus?
Lateral condyle of femur
Lateral meniscus
Insertion of popliteus?
Popliteal area of tibia
Innervation of popliteus?
Tibial nerve L4, L5, S1
Action of popliteus?
Unlocks knee joint - laterally rotates the femur on a fixed tibia
Origin of flexor digitorum longus?
Posterior surface of tibia
Insertion of flexor digitorum longus?
Base of distal phalanx of digits 2-5
Innervation of flexor digitorum longus?
Tibial L5, S1, S2