Leg Flashcards
Tibialis Anterior: O
Lateral Condyle of Tibia
Tibialis Anterior: I
Medial Cuneiform and base of first Metatarsal
gerddies
Tibialis Anterior: N
Deep Fibular
Tibialis Anterior: A
Dorsiflexes foot
Inverts foot
Fibularis Tertius (3rd): O (Peroneus Tertius)
Distal end of fibula
Fibularis Tertius (3rd): I
Styloid process of 5th Metatarsal
Fibularis Tertius (3rd): N
Deep Fibular
Fibularis Tertius (3rd): A
Dorsiflexes foot
Aids in eversion of foot
Extensor Digitorum Longus: O
Lateral Condyle of Tibia
Extensor Digitorum Longus: I
Middle and distal Phalanges of lateral 4 digits
Extensor Digitorum Longus: N
Deep Fibular
Extensor Digitorum Longus: A
Dorsiflexes foot
Extends lateral 4 digits
Extensor Hallucis Longus: O
Middle half of Fibula
Extensor Hallucis Longus: I
Distal Phalanx of Hallux (big toe)
Extensor Hallucis Longus: N
Deep Fibular
Extensor Hallucis Longus: A
Dorsiflexes foot
Extends Hallux
Fibularis Longus: O
Peroneus Longus
Head and superior part of Fibula
Fibularis Longus: I
Base of 1st Metatarsal and medial Cuneiform
Fibularis Longus: N
Superficial Fibular
Fibularis Longus: A
Everts foot
Weakly plantarflexes foot
Fibularis Brevis: O
Peroneus Brevis
Inferior 2/3 of lateral Fibula
Fibularis Brevis: I
Tuberosity (styloid process) of 5th Metatarsal
Fibularis Brevis: N
Superficial Fibular
Fibularis Brevis: A
Everts foot
Weakly plantarflexes foot
Gastrocnemius: O
Lateral / Medial Head
Lateral Head: Lateral Condyle of Femur
Medial Head: Superior to medial Condyle of Femur
Gastrocnemius: I
Lateral / Medial Head
Calcaneus via Achilles Tendon
Gastrocnemius: N
Lateral / Medial Head
Tibial Nerve
Gastrocnemius: A
Lateral / Medial Head
Plantarflexes Foot
Flexes Leg weakly
Soleus: O
Superior ¼ and head of posterior Fibula
Soleal Line and border of Tibia
Soleus: I
Calcaneus via Achilles tendon
Soleus: N
Tibial Nerve
Soleus: A
Plantarflexes Foot mostly when knee is flexed
Plantaris: O
Lateral condyle of Femur
Plantaris: I
Calcaneus via Achilles tendon
Plantaris: N
Tibial Nerve
Plantaris: A
Weakly assists Gastrocnemius in Plantarflexing Foot and weakly flexing Leg
Popliteus: O
Lateral Condyle of Femur and Lateral Meniscus
Popliteus: I
Posterior surface of Tibia to Soleal Line
Popliteus: N
Tibial Nerve
Popliteus: A
Weakly flexes Leg ,unlocks Knee
Non-weight-bearing; rotates Tibia medially
Weightbearing; moves Femur laterally
Tibialis Posterior: O
Interosseous Membrane, posterior aspect of Tibia inferior to Soleal Line and posterior aspect of Fibula
Tibialis Posterior: I
Tuberosity of Navicular, Cuneiform, Cuboid and Bases of Metatarsals 2-4
Tibialis Posterior: N
Tibial Nerve
Tibialis Posterior: A
Plantarflexes Foot
Inverts Foot
Flexor Digitorum Longus: O
Medial posterior aspect of Tibia inferior to Soleal Line
Flexor Digitorum Longus: I
Distal Phalanges of Lateral 4 Digits (toes)
Flexor Digitorum Longus: N
Tibial Nerve
Flexor Digitorum Longus: A
Flexes lateral 4 digits
Supports Longitudinal Arch of Foot
Flexor Hallucis Longus: O
Inferior posterior 2/3 of Fibula
Flexor Hallucis Longus: I
Distal Phalanx of Hallux
Flexor Hallucis Longus: N
Tibial Nerve
Flexor Hallucis Longus: A
Flexes Hallux at all joints
Supports medial Longitudinal Arch of Foot