Lower Leg muscles

Question 1

Tibalis Anterior

Answer 1

O- Lateral condyle of the tibia, interosseous membrane
I- Medial cuneiform, base of the 1st metatarsal
A- Dorsiflexon, inversion of the ankle
N- Deep Fibular Nerve

Question 2

Proneus Longus (fibularis longus)

Answer 2

O- Head of the fibula, proximal 1/3 of the fibula
I- Medial cuneiform, base of the first metatarsal (plantar surface of both)
A- Plantarflexion, eversion of the ankle
N- Superficial Fibular Nerve

Question 3

Proneus Brevis (fibularis brevis)

Answer 3

O- Distal 2/3 of the fibula
I- Base of the 5th metatarsal
A- Plantarflexion, weak eversion of the ankle
N- Superficial Fibular Nerve

Question 4

Gastrocnemius

Answer 4

O- Medial Head: Medial femoral condyle
Lateral Head: Lateral femoral condyle
I-  Calcaneus (via the Achilles tendon)
A- Flexion of the knee, plantarflexion of the ankle
N- Tibial Nerve

Question 5

Soleus

Answer 5

O- Soleal Line, posterior aspect of the fibula, tibia and interosseus membrane
I- Calcaneus (via the Achilles tendon)
A- Plantarflexion of the ankle
N- Tibial Nerve

Question 6

Popliteus

Answer 6

O- Posterior proximal aspect of tibia
I- Lateral femoral condyle of the femur, lateral meniscus
A- Internal rotation of tibia on the femur, unlocking the knee from an extended position
N- Tibial Nerve

Question 7

Abductor Digiti Minimi

Answer 7

O- Lateral portion of calcaneus
I- Base of proximal phalanx of 5th digit
A- Abduction of the 5th digit
N- Lateral Plantar Nerve

Question 8

Abductor Hallucis

Answer 8

O- Medial calcaneal tubercle
I- Base of the proximal phalanx of the 1st digit
A- Abduction of the great toe
N- Medial Plantar Nerve