MUSCLES OF LEG Flashcards
1
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TIBIALIS ANTERIOR
A
Origin- a. lateral condyle of tibia
b.lateral surface of shaft of tibia
c. adjoining interosseous membrane
insertion- medial cuneiform and base of first metatarsal
innervation- deep peroneal nerve
action- dorsiflexor,invertor of foot
keeps leg vertical walking on uneven ground
maintains medial longitudinal arch of foot
2
Q
Extensor hallucis longus
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origin
