CH 13: Muscles of the Lower Leg Flashcards
Need to know action: Fibularis Longus
Action: plantarflexion and foot eversion
Need to know action: Fibularis Brevis
Action: plantarflexion and foot eversion
Need to know action: Tibialis Anterior
Action: dorsiflexion
Need to know origin, insertion, and action: Extensor Digitorum Longus
Origin: lateral condyle of tibia and proximal fibula
Insertion: middle and distal phalanges II-IV
Action: toe extension
Need to know origin, insertion, and action: Gastrocnemius
Origin: medial femoral condyle and lateral femoral condyle
Insertion: calcaneal tendon
Action: plantar flexion
Need to know origin, insertion, and action: Soleus
Origin: proximal tibia and proximal fibula
Insertion: calcaneal tendon
Action: plantar flexion