Leg and Foot Flashcards
Gastrocnemius Origin
Condyles of the femur, posterior surfaces
Gastrocnemius Insertion
Calcaneus via calacaneal tendon
Gastrocnemius Actions
Flex knee
Plantar flex ankle (point toe)
Soleus Origin
Soleal line; proximal, posterior surface of tibia and posterior aspect of head of fibula
Soleus Insertion
Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
Soleus Action
Plantar flex ankle
Plantaris Origin
Lateral supracondylar line of femur
Plantaris Insertion
Calcaneus (calcaneal tendon)
Plantaris Action
Weak plantar flexion; Weak flexion of the knee
Popliteus Origin
Lateral condyle of the femur
Popliteus Insertion
Proximal, posterior aspect of tibia
Popliteus Action
Medially rotates the flexed knee
Flex knee
Peroneus Longus Origin
Head of fibula and proximal 2/3 of lateral fibula
Peroneus Longus Insertion
Base of the 1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform
Peroneus Longus Action
Evert foot; assist plantar flexion of ankle