Muscles of Posterior Leg Actions Flashcards
1
Q
Gastrocnemius
A
flexes leg at knee + plantarflexes foot at tarsus
2
Q
Soleus
A
plantarflexes foot at tarsus
3
Q
Plantaris
A
assists leg flexion at knee + plantarflexion of foot at tarsus
4
Q
Popliteus
A
flexes + rotates leg medially at knee
5
Q
Tibialis Posterior
A
inversion + plantarflexion of foot at ankle
6
Q
Flexor Hallucis Longus
A
flexes hallux + plantarflexes foot at ankle
7
Q
Flexor Digitorum Longus
A
flexes digits + plantarflexes + inverts foot at ankle