Muscles of Posterior Leg Actions Flashcards

1
Q

Gastrocnemius

A

flexes leg at knee + plantarflexes foot at tarsus

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2
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Soleus

A

plantarflexes foot at tarsus

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3
Q

Plantaris

A

assists leg flexion at knee + plantarflexion of foot at tarsus

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4
Q

Popliteus

A

flexes + rotates leg medially at knee

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5
Q

Tibialis Posterior

A

inversion + plantarflexion of foot at ankle

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6
Q

Flexor Hallucis Longus

A

flexes hallux + plantarflexes foot at ankle

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7
Q

Flexor Digitorum Longus

A

flexes digits + plantarflexes + inverts foot at ankle

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