Muscles Flashcards
briefly describe the position of tibialis anterior
anterior compartment of the leg, lateral to the anterior border of the tibia.
give the attachments of tibialis anterior
proximal - upper two-thirds of the lateral surface of the tibia and adjoining part of the interosseous membrane.
distal - tendon attaches to the medial side of the medial cuneiform and base of the first metatarsal; blends with that of peroneus longus
state the action of the tibialis anterior muscle
dorsiflexes the foot at the ankle
(when working with tibialis posterior) inverts the foot so the sole faces medially
name the nerve supply to tibialis anterior
deep peroneal nerve L4 L5
give one functional activity in which the tibialis anterior muscle is working
clears the foot from the ground in swing phase of walking. balancing on one foot
briefly decribe the gastrocnemius and its position
most superficial muscle of the posterior lower leg. Has a lateral and medial head which blend together to form the shape of the calf and blend to form the Achilles Tendon
give the attachments of gastrocnemius
proximal - arises from 2 heads which form the lower bounderies of the popliteal fossa. medial head to the posterior medial condyle of the femur, posterior to the adductor tubercle. lateral head to the lateral posterior surface of the lateral condyle, posterior the epicondyle.
distal - tendocalcaneus (achilies tendon) to the posterior surface of the calcaneus.
name the nerve which supplies gastrocnemius
tibial nerve S1 S2
state the action of gastrocnemius
planterflexor of the ankle, flexor of the knee
give one functional activity in which gastrocnemius is active
jumping phase of a jump - planter flexing and pushing off the ground.
give the position of peroneus longus and name the other muscles that share the position.
long thin muscle situated in the lateral compatment of the leg, superficial to Peroneus brevis.
Runs behind the lateral malleolus passing deep to the superficial peroneal retinaculum.
state the attachment of peroneus longus
proximal - lateral condyle of the tibia and upper 2-thirds of the lateral surface of the fibula. lateral side of head of fibula.
distal - plantar and lateral surface of the medial cuneiform and base of the 1st metatarsal
State the action of peroneal longus
Eversion of the foot and Plantarflexion of the ankle Supports the lateral longitudinal and transverse arch of the foot
Give the nerve supply of peroneal Longus
Superficial peroneal L5 S1
Give a functional activity for peroneal longus
standing on one leg, walking on uneven ground
Give the nerve supply of peroneal Brevis
Peroneal nerve
L5,S1