Leg Flashcards
muscles of the anterior compartment
tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallicus longus, fibularis terbius
functions of the anterior compartment
dorsiflexors of the ankle and extensors of toes
innervation of the anterior compartment
deep fibular nerve
spinal level of deep fibular nerve
L4,5
muscles of the lateral leg
fibularis longus and fibularis brevis
functions of the lateral compartment
evert foot and weakly plantarflex ankle
innervation of the lateral compartment
superficial fibular nerve
spinal level of superficial fibular nerve
L5, S1, S2
muscles of the posterior leg (superficial group)
gastroenemius, soleus, plantaris
functions of the posterior compartment (superficial group)
plantar flexors of ankle
innervation of the posterior compartment (superficial group)
tibial nerve
muscles of the posterior leg (deep group)
popliteus, flexor hallicus longus, flexor digitorum longus, tibialis posterior
functions of the posterior compartment (deep group)
flexors of toes and plantarflexors of ankle
innervation of the posterior compartment (deep group)
tibial nerve
what is the calcaneal tendon
achilles tendon
what tendons form the achilles tendon
gastochenimus and soleus tendons
where does the achilles tendon attach to
calcaneal tuberosity
what reflex is tested using the achilles tendon, what movement does it produce and what spinal level is it testing
ankle jerk
plantar flexion
S1, 2
describe the course of the superficial lymphatics
follows the saphenous veins to drain into the superficial inguinal nodes and then travels internally to the external iliac nodes
describe the course of the deep lymphatics
follows the deep veins tand drains into the popliteal lymph nodes and also the deep inguinal nodes to then drain into the external iliac nodes
