Leg muscles - posterior compartment Flashcards
1
Q
number of muscles in post compt?
A
7
2
Q
how is the post compt divided?
A
into superficial and deep muscle groups
3
Q
name the 3 muscles of the superficial muscle group?
A
gastrocnemius, soleus, plantaris
4
Q
name 4 muscles of deep muscle group?
A
popliteus, flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus and tibialis posterior
5
Q
which nerve supplies all muscles in the superficial and deep muscle group?
A
tibial nerve
6
Q
gastrocnemius - action?
A
plantarflex ankle, flex knee
7
Q
soleus - action?
A
plantarflex ankle
8
Q
plantaris - action?
A
plantarflex ankle
9
Q
popliteus - action?
A
flex knee
10
Q
flexor hallucis longus - action?
A
flex great toe
11
Q
flexor digitorum longus - action?
A
flex lateral 4 digits
12
Q
tibilais posterior - action?
A
plantarflex ankle, inverts foot
