Leg_Superficial posterior compartment

Question 1

Gastrocnemius

Answer 1

Calf muscle, Superficial to Soleus

Proximal Attch: medial & lateral femoral condyles (2 heads)

Distal Attch: calcaneus via calcaneal tendon

Action: plantar flexion
knee flexion (weak)

Fiber direction: vertical

Palpation:
Activate:

Question 2

Soleus

Answer 2

Calf muscle, deep to gastrocnemius

Proximal Attch: proximal posterior fibula,
soleal line (tibia),
middle 1/3rd of medial border of tibia

Distal Attch: calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
Action: plantar flexion

Fiber direction: vertical

Palpation:
Activate: