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HC1216 - Anatomy, Biomechanics and Human Movement > Ankle Plantarflexors > Flashcards

Ankle Plantarflexors Flashcards

1
Q

Name the ankle plantarflexors

A

Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Plantaris, Fibularis (peroneus) Longus, Tibialis Posterior,Flexor Digitorum Longus, Flexor Hallucis Longus

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Gastrocnemius origin

A

Lateral Head: Lateral Aspect of Lateral Femoral Condyle

Medial Head: Popliteal Surface of Femur Superior to Medial Femoral Condyle

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3
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Gastrocnemius insertion

A

Posterior Surface Calcaneus via Calcaneal Tendon (Achilles Tendon)

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4
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Gastrocnemius nerve supply

A

Tibial Nerve
S1-S2

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5
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Gastrocnemius action

A

Plantarflexion when Knee Extended
Knee Flexion

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6
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Gastrocnemius function

A

Raises heel in walking

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7
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Soleus origin

A

Posterior Aspect of Head Fibula
Superior ¼ Posterior Surface Tibia
Soleal Line & Medial Border Tibia

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Soleus insertion

A

Posterior Surface Calcaneus via Calcaneal Tendon (Achilles Tendon)

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9
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Soleus nerve supply

A

Tibial Nerve
S1-S2

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10
Q

Soleus action

A

Plantar flexion

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11
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Soleus function

A

pointing toes

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12
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Plantaris origin

A

Inferior end Lateral Supracondylar Line of Femur
Oblique Popliteal Ligament

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13
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Plantaris insertion

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Posterior Surface Calcaneus via Calcaneal Tendon (Achilles Tendon)

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14
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Plantaris nerve supply

A

Tibial Nerve
S1-S2

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15
Q

Plantaris action

A

Weakly Assists Gastrocnemius in Plantarflexion

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16
Q

Plantaris function

A

pointing toes

17
Q

Peroneus Longus origin

A

Head & Superior 2/3 of Lateral Surface Fibula

18
Q

Peroneus longus insertion

A

Base 1st Metatarsal
Medial Cuneiform

19
Q

Peroneus longus nerve supply

A

Superficial Peroneal Nerve
(Superficial Fibular Nerve)
L5 - S2

20
Q

Peroneus longus action

A

Weak Plantarflexion
Eversion

21
Q

Peroneus longus function

A

pointing toes

22
Q

tibialis posterior origin

A

Interosseous Membrane
Posterior Surface Tibia inferior to Soleal Line
Posterior Surface Fibula

23
Q

Tibialis posterior insertion

A

Navicular Tuberosity
Cuneiform
Cuboid
Bases of Metatarsals 2-4

24
Q

Tibialis posterior nerve supply

A

Tibial Nerve L4-L5

25
Q

Tibialis posterior action

A

Plantarflexion
Inversion

26
Q

Tibialis posterior function

A

Pointing toes

27
Q

Flexor Digitorum Longus origin

A

Medial Part Posterior Surface
Tibia inferior to Soleal Line
Broad Tendon to Fibula

28
Q

Flexor Digitorum Longus insertion

A

Base Distal Phalanges Digits 2-5

29
Q

Flexor Digitorum Longus nerve supply

A

Tibial Nerve
S2-S3

30
Q

Flexor Digitorum Longus action

A

Plantarflexion
Flexion Lateral Four Digits

31
Q

Flexor Digitorum Longus function

A

pointing toes

32
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Flexor Hallucis Longus origin

A

Inferior 2/3 Posterior Surface Fibula
Inferior Part Interosseous Membrane

33
Q

Flexor Hallucis Longus insertion

A

Base Distal Phalanx of Big Toe

34
Q

Flexor Hallucis Longus nerve supply

A

Tibial Nerve
S2-S3

35
Q

Flexor Hallucis Longus action

A

Weak Plantarflexion
Flexion Big Toe at all Joints

36
Q

Flexor Hallucis Longus function

A

Pointing toes

HC1216 - Anatomy, Biomechanics and Human Movement (72 decks)

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