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Inferior Limb Myology Flashcards

2
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What 2 muscles make up the Iliopsoas Muscle, and where do they form it

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iliacus MusclePsoas Major MuscleThey form together at the inguinal ligament

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What is the Origin of the Iliacus Muscle

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iliac fossa

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What is the insertion of the iliacus Muscle

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Lesser trochanter and adjacent body of the femur bone

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What are the 2 actions of the iliacus Muscle

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Flex coxal jointRotate thigh laterally

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What is the origin of the Psoas Major Muscle

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bodies of vertebrae T12-L5

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What is the Insertion of the Psoas Major Muscle

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Lesser trochanter and adjacent body of the femur bone

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what are the 2 actions of the Psoas Major Muscle

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Flex coxal jointRotate thigh laterally

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What is the origin of the Pectineus Muscle

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Pectin of pubis

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What is the insertion of the Pectineus Muscle

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Proximal end of posterior aspect of femoral body

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What are the 2 actions of the Pectineus Muscle

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Adduct Inferior limb at coxal jointFlex coxal joint

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What is the origin of the Adductor Longus Muscle

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Pubic symphysis and adjacent body of pubis

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What is the insertion of the Adductor Longus Muscle

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Middle third of medial lip of linea Aspera of femur bone

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What is the action of the Adductor Longus Muscle

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Adduct inferior limb at the coxal joint

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What is the Origin of the Gracilis Muscle

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Inferior Ramus of pubis

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What is the Insertion of the Gracilis Muscle

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Medial aspect of proximal part of tibial body

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What are the 3 actions of the Gracilis Muscle

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Adduct inferior limb at the coxal jointFlex genual JointRotate inferior limb medially

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What is the Origin to the Adductor Brevis Muscle

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Inferior Ramus Of pubis

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What is the Insertion of the Adductor Brevis Muscle

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Medial lip of linea aspera of femur bone

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What are the 2 actions of the adductor Brevis Muscle

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Adduct inferior limb at the coxal jointExtend coxal joint

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What are the 3 Origins to the Adductor Magnus Muscle

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Ischiatic tuber Inferior ramus of pubisRamus of the ischium

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What are the 2 Insertions of the Adductor Magnus Muscle

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Linea asperaAdductor tubercle of femur bone

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What are the 2 actions of the Adductor Magnus Muscle

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Adduct inferior limb at the coxal JointExtend coxal Joint

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What is the Origin of the Long head of the Biceps Femoris Muscle

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Ischiatic tuber

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What are the 2 insertions of the Biceps Femoris Muscle

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Head of fibulaLateral condyle of tibia

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What are the 3 actions of the Long head of the Biceps Femoris Muscle

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Extend coxal jointFlex genual jointrotate limb laterally

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What is the origin of the Short head of the Biceps Femoris Muscle

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Lateral lip of the linea aspera of femur bone

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What are the 2 insertions of the Short head of the Biceps Femoris Muscle

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Head of fibulaLateral condyle of the tibia

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What is the Origin of the Semitendinosus Muscle

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Ischiatic Tuber

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What is the Insertion of the Semitendinosus Muscle

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Medial aspect of the proximal part of the tibial body

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What are the 3 actions of the Semitendinosus Muscle

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Extend coxal jointFlex genual jointRotate limb medially

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What is the origin of the Semimembranosus Muscle

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Ischiatic tuber

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What is the insertion of the Semimembranosus Muscle

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medial condyle of tibia (posterior aspect)

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What are the 3 actions of the Semimembranosus Muscle

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Extend coxal jointFlex genual jointRotate limb medially

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What is the Origin of the Sartorius Muscle

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Anterior Superior iliac Spine

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What is the insertion of the Sartorius Muscle

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Medial aspect of the tibial tuberosity

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What are the 3 actions of the Sartorius Muscle

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flex coxal jointrotate limb laterallyFlex genual joint

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What 4 muscles make up the Quadriceps femoris Muscle

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Rectus Femoris MuscleVastus Lateralis MuscleVastus Medialis MuscleVastus Intermedius Muscle

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What is the origin of the Rectus Femoris Muscle

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Anterior Inferior iliac spine

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What is the Insertion of the Rectus Femoris Muscle

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Tibial tuberosity (via patella and patellar ligament)

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What are the 2 actions of the Rectus Femoris Muscle

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Flex coxal JointExtend genual Joint

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What is the Origin of the Vastus Lateralis Muscle

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Lateral aspect of body of femur bone

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What is the insertion of the Vastus Lateralis Muscle

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Tibial tuberosity (via patella and patellar ligament)

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What is the action of the Vastus Lateralis Muscle

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Extend genual Joint

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What is the Origin of the Vastus Medialis Muscle

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Medial aspect of body of femur bone

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What is the insertion of the Vastus Medialis Muscle

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Tibial tuberosity (via patella and patellar ligament)

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What is the action of the Vastus Medialis Muscle

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Extend genual joint

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What is the origin of the Vastus Intermedius Muscle

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Anterior aspect of body of femur bone

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What is the insertion of the Vastus Intermedius Muscle

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Tibial tuberosity (via patella and patellar ligament)

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What is the action of the Vastus Intermedius Muscle

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Extend genual joint

51
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What are the 3 origins of the Gluteus Maximus Muscle

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Bony sacrumiliac crestcoccyx

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What are the 2 insertions of the Gluteus Maximus Muscle

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Proximolateral aspect of femoral bodyiliotibial tract

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What are the 3 actions of the Gluteus Maximus Muscle

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Extend coxal jointrotate thigh laterallySome adduction of limb at coxal joint

54
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What is the Origin of the Gluteus Medius Muscle

A

Gluteal Surface of ilium

55
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What is the insertion of the Gluteus Medius Muscle

A

greater trochanter of femur bone

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What are the 2 actions of the Gluteus Medius Muscle

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Abduct inferior Limb at the coxal jointRotate thigh laterally

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What is the origin of the Gluteus Minimus Muscle

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Gluteal surface of the ilium

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What is the insertion of the Gluteus Minimus Muscle

A

greater trochanter of femur bone

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What is the action of the Gluteus Minimus Muscle

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Abduct limb at coxal joint

60
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What 2 things make up the Tensor Fasciae Latae Muscle

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Fascia Latailiotibial tract

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What is the Origin of the Tensor Fasciae Latae Muscle

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Anterior superior iliac spine

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What is the insertion of the Tensor Fasciae Latae Muscle

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Lateral condyle of the tibia

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What are the 2 actions of the Tensor Fasciae Latae Muscle

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flex coxal jointabduct limb at coxal joint

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What are the 2 Origins of the Anterior Tibial Muscle

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Proximal tibiaCrural interosseous membrane

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What are the 2 insertions of the Anterior Tibial Muscle

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Medial cuneiform boneFirst metatarsal bone

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What are the 2 actions of the Anterior Tibial Muscle

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Flex the talocrural jointInvert the pes

67
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What are the 3 Origins of the Long digital extensor Muscle

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Lateral condyle of tibiaProximal fibulaCrural interosseous membrane

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What is the insertion of the Long digital extensor Muscle

A

Distal phalanges of digits 2-5

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What are the 2 Actions of the Long digital extensor Muscle

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Flex talocrural jointInvert the pes

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What are the 2 Origins to the Extensor Hallucis Longus Muscle

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Middle of the FibulaCrural interosseous Membrane

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What is the Action of the Extensor Hallucis Longus Muscle

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Extend digital joints of big toeFlex the Talocrural Joint

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What is the Origin of the Peroneus Longus Muscle

A

Proximal Third of the fibula

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What are the 2 Insertion of the Peroneus Longus Muscle

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Medial cuneiform boneBase of the first metatarsal bone

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What are the 2 actions of the Peroneus Longus Muscle

A

Extend the talocrural JointEvert Pes

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What is the Origin of the Peroneus Brevis Muscle

A

Distal half of fibula

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What is the Insertion of the Peroneus Brevis Muscle

A

Base of the fifth metatarsal bone

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What are the 2 actions of the Peroneus Brevis Muscle

A

Evert pesExtend the talocrural joint

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What is the Origin of the Peroneus Tertius Muscle

A

Lower third of body of fibula

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What is the Insertion of the Peroneus Tertius Muscle

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dorsum of base of fifth metatarsal bone

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What are the 2 actions of the Peroneus Tertius Muscle

A

Flex the talocrural jointEvert the pes

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What is the Origin of the Medial and Lateral heads of the Gastrocnemius Muscle

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Distal posterior femur bone just above medial and lateral condyles

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What is the Insertion of the Medial and Lateral heads of the Gastrocnemius Muscle

A

Tuber Calcanei

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What are the 2 actions of the Medial and Lateral heads of the Gastrocnemius Muscle

A

Extend the talocrural jointFlex the genual Joint

84
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Calcanean tendon

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N/A

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What is the origin of the Soleus Muscle

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proximal, posterior tibia and fibula

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What is the Insertion of the Soleus Muscle

A

Tuber Calcanei

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What is the action of the Soleus Muscle

A

Extend the talocrural Joint

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What is the Origin of the Plantaris Muscle

A

Lateral epicondyle of femur bone

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What is the Insertion of the Plantaris Muscle

A

Tuber Calcanei

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What is the action of the Plantaris Muscle

A

Extend the talocrural Joint

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What is the Origin of the Popliteus Muscle

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Lateral epicondyle of the femur bone

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What is the Insertion of the Popliteus Muscle

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Posterior aspect of tibia above line of Soleus muscle

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What are the 2 actions of the Popliteus Muscle

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Flex genual jointRotate Crus medially

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What are the 2 Origins of the Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle

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distal two-thirds of fibula (and crural interosseus membrane)

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What is the insertion of the Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle

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base of distal phalanx of first digit

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What is the 2 actions of the Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle

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Flex digital joints of first digitInvert the pes

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What is the Origin of the Flexor Digitorum Longus Muscle

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Tibia (middle third of posterior surface)

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What is the Insertion of the Flexor Digitorum Longus Muscle

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distal phalanges of digits 2-5

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What are the 2 actions of the Flexor Digitorum Longus Muscle

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Flex digital joints of minor toesExtend the talocrural joint

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What is the Origin of the Posterior Tibial Muscle

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posterior aspect of the tibia and fibula

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What are the 2 Insertions of the Posterior Tibial Muscle

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Tarsal Bones (except talus)Metatarsal bones 2-4

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What are the 2 actions of the Posterior Tibial Muscle

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Extend talocrural JointInvert Pes

103
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Skeletal muscles increase their overall size via??

A

Hypertrophy

104
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Painful spasmodic contractions of muscles, which often occur due to sodium/potassium imbalances related to heavy exercise

A

Cramps

105
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Cramps when the ambient temperature is elevated

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Heat Cramps

106
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Cramps that occur during rest or light sleep

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Recumbency cramps

107
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The unpleasant discomfort in legs that is not related to hydration of electrolytes

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Restless leg syndrome

108
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Heavy exercise, especially in those not accustomed to it, may induce moderate to severe soreness 24-36 hours later

A

Exercise myositis

109
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Stiffening of the body that occurs after death

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Rigor mortis

110
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What 3 Muscles Originate on the Inferior Ramus of the Pubis

A

Gracilis MuscleAdductor Brevis MuscleAdductor Magnums Muscle

111
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What 4 Muscles Originate on the Ischiatic Tuber

A

Adductor Magnus MuscleLong Head of the Biceps Femoris MuscleSemitendinosus MuscleSemimembranosus Muscle

112
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What 6 Muscle Flex the Coxal Joint

A

Iliacus MusclePsoas Major MusclePectineus MuscleSartorius MuscleRectus Femoris MuscleTensor Fasciae Latae Muscle

113
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What 6 Muscles adduct the inferior limb at the Coxal joint

A

Pectineus MuscleAdductor Longus MuscleGracilis MuscleAdductor Brevis MuscleAdductor Magnus MuscleGluteus Maximus Muscle

114
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What 7 Muscles Extend the coxal Joint

A

Adductor Brevis MuscleAdductor Magnus MuscleLong head of Biceps Femoris MuscleShort head of the Biceps Femoris MuscleSemitendinosus MuscleSemimembranosus MuscleGluteus Maximus Muscle

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What 3 Muscle abduct the inferior limb at the Coxal Joint

A

Gluteus Medius MuscleGluteus Minimus MuscleTensor Fasciae Latae Muscle

116
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What 7 Muscle flex the genual Joint

A

Gracilis MuscleLong head of the Biceps Femoris MuscleShort head of the Biceps Femoris MuscleSemitendinosus MuscleSemimembranosus MuscleSartorius MusclePopliteus Muscle

117
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What 4 Muscles Extend the genual Joint

A

Rectus Femoris MuscleVastus Lateralis MuscleVastus Medialis MuscleVastus Intermedius Muscle

118
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What 3 muscle Flex the Talocrural Joint

A

Anterior Tibial MuscleLong Digital Extensor MusclePeroneus Tertius Muscle

119
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What 7 muscle Extend the Talocrural Joint

A

Peroneus Longus MusclePeroneus Brevis MuscleGastrocnemius MuscleSoleus MusclePlantaris MuscleFlexor Digitorum Longus MusclePosterior Tibial Muscle

120
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What 3 muscle Invert the pes

A

Anterior Tibial MuscleFlexor Hallucis Longus MusclePosterior Tibial Muscle

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What 3 muscle evert the pes

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Peroneus Longus MusclePeroneus Brevis MusclePeroneus Tertius Muscle

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