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Leg Muscles Flashcards

1
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What is the origin of the Anterior Tibialis?

A

Lateral condyle and proximal two-thirds of the lateral surface of the tibia

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What is the insertion of the Anterior Tibialis?

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Medial and plantar aspects of the medial cuneiform and the base of the first metatarsal

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What innervates the Anterior Tibialis?

A

Deep fibular (peroneal) nerve

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What is the origin of the Posterior Tibialis?

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Proximal two-thirds of posterior surface of the tibia and fibula

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What is the insertion of the Posterior Tibilias?

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The main insertion is on the navicular tuberosity and the medial cuneiform bone.

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What innervates the Posterior Tibialis?

A

Tibial Nerve

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What is the origin of the Soleus?

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Head of fibula and posterior surface of fibula Soleal line and medial border of tibia

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What is the insertion of the Soleus?

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Calcaneus via the Achilles tendon

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What innervates the Soleus?

A

Tibial Nerve

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What is the origin of the Gastrocnemius?

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Posterior aspect of the lateral and medial femoral condyles

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What is the insertion of the Gastrocnemius?

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Posterior aspect of the lateral and medial femoral condyles

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What innervates the Gastrocnemius?

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Tibial Nerve

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What is the origin of the Fibularis Longus?

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Lateral condyle of tibia, head and proximal two-thirds of the lateral surface of the fibula

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What is the insertion of the Fibularis Longus?

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Lateral surface of the medial cuneiform and lateral side of the base of the first metatarsal

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What innervates the Fibularis Longus?

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Superficial Fibular Nerve

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16
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What is the origin of the Biceps Femoris. Long Head?

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Ischial tuberosity of the pelvis, part of the sacrotuberous ligament

17
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What is the insertion of the Biceps Femoris, Long Head?

A

Head of the fibula

18
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What innervates the Biceps Femoris, Long Head?

A

Tibial Nerve

19
Q

What is the origin of the Biceps Femoris, Short Head?

A

Lower one-third of the posterior aspect of the femur

20
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What is the insertion of the Biceps Femoris, Short Head?

A

Head of the fibula

21
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What innervates the Biceps Femoris, Short Head?

A

Common Fibular Nerve

22
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What is the origin of the Semimembranosus?

A

Ischial tuberosity of the pelvis

23
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What is the insertion of the Semimembranosus?

A

Posterior aspect of the medial tibial condyle of the tibia

24
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What innervates the Semimembranosus?

A

Tibial Nerve

25
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What is the origin of the Semitendinosus?

A

Ischial tuberosity of the pelvis and part of the sacrotuberous ligament

26
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What is the insertion of the Semitendinosus?

A

Proximal aspect of the medial tibial condyle of the tibia (pes anserine)

27
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What innervates the Semitendinosus?

A

Proximal aspect of the medial tibial condyle of the tibia (pes anserine)

28
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What is the origin of the Vastus Lateralis?

A

Anterior and inferior border of the greater trochanter, lateral region of the gluteal tuberosity, and lateral lip of the linea aspera of the femur

29
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What is the insertion of the Vastus Lateralis?

A

Base of patella and tibial tuberosity of the tibia

30
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What innervates the Vastus Lateralis?

A

Femoral Nerve

31
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What is the origin of the Vastus Medialis?

A

Lower region of intertrochanteric line, medial lip of linea aspera, and proximal medial supracondylar line of the femur

32
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What is the insertion of the Vastus Medialis?

A

Base of patella and tibial tuberosity of the tibia

33
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What innervates the Vastus Medialis?

A

Femoral Nerve

34
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What is the origin of the Vastus Intermedius?

A

Anterior-lateral regions of the upper two-thirds of the femur

35
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What is the insertion of the Vastus Intermedius?

A

Base of patella and tibial tuberosity of the tibia

36
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What innervates the Vastus Intermedius?

A

Femoral Nerve

37
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What is the origin of the Rectus Femoris?

A

Anterior-inferior iliac spine of the pelvis

38
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What is the insertion of the Rectus Femoris?

A

Base of patella and tibial tuberosity of the tibia

39
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What innervates the Rectus Femoris?

A

Femoral Nerve

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