Foot And Lower Leg- Superficial Plantar Flexors

Question 1

Superficial plantar flexors

Gastrocnemius (origin)

Medial head
Lateral head

Answer 1

Medial head- inserts into the posterior surface of medial condyle of femur and femur just above condyle

Lateral head- inserts into the posterior surface of lateral condyle of femur and femur just above condyle

Question 2

Superficial plantar flexors

Gastrocnemius (insertion)

Answer 2

Via Achilles tendon into calcaneum

Ki3, Ki4 and 5 and Bl 60

Question 3

Superficial plantar flexors

Gastrocnemius (Action)

Answer 3

Plantar flexion of ankle joint

Question 4

Superficial plantar flexors

Soleus (origin)

Answer 4

Upper posterior surfaces of tibia and fibula

Question 5

Superficial plantar flexors

Soleus (Insertion)

Answer 5

Via the Achilles tendon into the calcaneus

Kid3, Kid 4, 5 and Bl 60

Question 6

Superficial plantar flexors

Soleus (Action)

Answer 6

Helps maintain the standing posture antigravity muscle