Ankle Plantarflexors Flashcards
Name the ankle plantarflexors
Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Plantaris, Fibularis (peroneus) Longus, Tibialis Posterior,Flexor Digitorum Longus, Flexor Hallucis Longus
Gastrocnemius origin
Lateral Head: Lateral Aspect of Lateral Femoral Condyle
Medial Head: Popliteal Surface of Femur Superior to Medial Femoral Condyle
Gastrocnemius insertion
Posterior Surface Calcaneus via Calcaneal Tendon (Achilles Tendon)
Gastrocnemius nerve supply
Tibial Nerve
S1-S2
Gastrocnemius action
Plantarflexion when Knee Extended
Knee Flexion
Gastrocnemius function
Raises heel in walking
Soleus origin
Posterior Aspect of Head Fibula
Superior ¼ Posterior Surface Tibia
Soleal Line & Medial Border Tibia
Soleus insertion
Posterior Surface Calcaneus via Calcaneal Tendon (Achilles Tendon)
Soleus nerve supply
Tibial Nerve
S1-S2
Soleus action
Plantar flexion
Soleus function
pointing toes
Plantaris origin
Inferior end Lateral Supracondylar Line of Femur
Oblique Popliteal Ligament
Plantaris insertion
Posterior Surface Calcaneus via Calcaneal Tendon (Achilles Tendon)
Plantaris nerve supply
Tibial Nerve
S1-S2
Plantaris action
Weakly Assists Gastrocnemius in Plantarflexion