Deep Posterior Leg Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
popliteus- o
A
o- lateral epicondyle/ femur
2
Q
popliteus- i
A
i- shaft/ tibia
3
Q
popliteus- a
A
a- medially rotates tibia to unlock knee & allow flexion/ let
4
Q
popliteus- n
A
n- tibial nerve
5
Q
flexor digitorum longus- o
A
o- shaft/ tibia
6
Q
flexor digitorum longus- i
A
i- distal phalanges/ digits 2-5
7
Q
flexor digitorum longus- a
A
a- flexes digits 2-5
8
Q
flexor digitorum longus- a
A
a- plantar flexes foot
9
Q
flexor digitorum longus- a
A
a- support medial & lateral arches
10
Q
flexor digitorum longus- n
A
n- tibial nerve
11
Q
popliteus- a
A
a- stabilizes knee
12
Q
flexor hallucis longus- o
A
o- interosseus membrane
13
Q
flexor hallucis longus- o
A
o- shaft/ fibula
14
Q
flexor hallucis longus- i
A
i- distal phalanx digit 1
15
Q
flexor hallucis longus- a
A
a- flexes digit 1
