Muscle of the leg Flashcards
Tibialis Anterior m. Origin
- Lateral tibial condyle
- Lateral aspect of proximal tibia
- interosseous membrane
Tibialis Anterior m. Insertion
- Inferomedial aspect medial cuneiform
- Base of 1st metatarsal
Tibialis Anterior m. Action
- Dorsiflex foot
- Invert foot
Tibialis Anterior m. Innervation
Deep fibular n.
Extensor Hallucis Longus m. Origin
- Anterior aspect of fibula
- Interosseous membrane
Extensor Hallucis Longus m. Insertion
Dorsum of base of 1st distal phalanx
Extensor Hallucis Longus m. Action
- Extend hallux
- Dorsiflex foot
Extensor Hallucis Longus m. Innervation
Deep fibular N
Extensor Digitorum Longus m. Origin
- Lateral tibial condyle
- Medial aspect of fibula
- Interosseous membrane
Extensor Digitorum Longus m. Insertion
2-5th middle and distal phalanges
Extensor Digitorum Longus m. Action
- Extend digits 2-5
- Dorsiflex foot
Extensor Digitorum Longus m. Innervation
Deep fibular n.
Fibularis Tertius m. Origin
- Anteroinferior aspect of fibula
- interosseous membrane
Fibularis Tertius m. Insertion
Dorsal aspect of base of 5th metatarsal
Fibularis Tertius m. Action
- Dorsiflex foot
- Assist in eversion of foot
Fibularis Tertius m. Innervation
Deep fibular n.
Fibularis longus m. Origin
Head and superior aspect of fibula
Fibularis longus m. Insertion
- Base of 1st metatarsal
- medial cuneiform
Fibularis longus m. Action
- Evert foot
- Assist in plantar flexion
Fibularis longus m. Innervation
Superficial fibular n.
Fibularis Brevis m. Origin
Inferolateral aspect of fibula
Fibularis Brevis m. Insertion
Tuberosity of base of 5th metatarsal
Fibularis Brevis m. Action
- Evert foot
- Assist in plantar flexion
Fibularis Brevis m. Innervation
Superficial fibular n.
Gastrocnemius m. Origin
Lateral head: lateral aspect of lateral femoral condyle
Medial head: popliteal surface above medial femoral condyle
Gastrocnemius m. Insertion
Posterior calcaneus via calcaneus t.
Gastrocnemius m. Action
- Plantarflexion w/ extended knee
- Elevate heel
- Flex leg
Gastrocnemius m. Innervation
Tibial n.
Soleus m. Origin
- Posterior aspect head and body of fibula
- Soleal line
Soleus m. Insertion
Posterior calcaneus via calcaneus t.
Soleus m. Action
Plantar flexion of foot at ankle
Soleus m. Innervation
Tibial n.
Plantaris m. Origin
Inferior lateral supracondylar line and oblique popliteal t.
Plantaris m. Insertion
Posterior calcaneus via calcaneus t.
Plantaris m. Action
- Weakly assist in plantar flexion
- Flexing at knee
Plantaris m. Innervation
Tibial n.
Popliteus m. Origin
Lateral aspect of femoral condyle and lateral meniscus
Popliteus m. Insertion
Posterior aspect of tibia superomedial to the soleal line
Popliteus m. Action
- Weakly flex knee
- Unlock knee by laterally rotating femur 5 degrees on fixed tibia
- medially rotate tibia of flexed thigh