Cat Muscles - Shank Muscles

Question 1

Tibialis anterior

Answer 1

Origin: Proximal parts of tibia and fibula
Insertion: 1st metatarsal
Action: Dorsiflexes foot

Question 2

Peroneus

Answer 2

Origin: Fibula
Insertion: Metatarsals and digits
Action: Dorsiflexes foot

Question 3

Extensor digitorum longus

Answer 3

Origin: Lateral epicondyle of femur
Insertion: Digits
Action: Extends digits and dorsiflexes foot

Question 4

Flexor digitorum longus

Answer 4

Origin: Tibia and fibula
Insertion: Digits
Action: Flexes digits

Question 5

Tibialis posterior

Answer 5

Origin: Tibia and fibula
Insertion: Scaphoid and medial cuneiform
Action: Ventroflexes foot

Question 6

Gastrocnemius

Answer 6

Origin: Femur and tendon and fascia of plantaris
Insertion: Calcaneus
Action: Ventroflexes foot

Question 7

Soleus

Answer 7

Origin: Fibula
Insertion: Calcaneus
Action: Ventroflexes foot

Question 8

Plantaris

Answer 8

Origin: Patella and femur
Insertion: Calcaneus
Action: Flexes digits, extends ankle

Question 9

Popliteus

Answer 9

Origin: Lateral epicondyle of femur
Insertion: Proximal 1/3 of tibia
Action: Flexes and rotates shank