Leg Flashcards
Tibialis anterior Origin
lateral condyle of tibia, superior lateral surface of tibia
Tibialis anterior Insertion
medial (1st) cuneiform (medial and inferior surface), base of first metatarsal
Tibialis anterior Action
inversion of foot, dorsiflexion at ankle joint
Tibialis anterior Innervation
deep fibular n.
Tibialis anterior Blood Supply
anterior tibial a.
Extensor digitorum longus Action
extension of all joints of digits 2-5, dorsiflexion at ankle joint
Extensor hallucis longus Action
extension of digit one, dorsiflexion at ankle joint
Fibularis (Peroneus) tertius Action
dorsiflexion at ankle joint, eversion of foot
Fibularis (Peroneus) longus Origin
head and upper 2/3 of lateral fibula
Fibularis (Peroneus) longus Insertion
base of first metatarsal, medial (1st) cuneiform
Fibularis (Peroneus) longus Action
eversion of foot, plantarflexion at ankle joint
Fibularis (Peroneus) longus Innervation
superficial fibular n.
Fibularis (Peroneus) longus Blood Supply
fibular a.
Fibularis (Peroneus) brevis Action
eversion of foot, plantarflexion at ankle joint
Gastrocnemius Origin
superior surface of the medial and lateral condyles of femur