Muscles of the Leg and Foot - Origins & Insertions Flashcards
1
Q
Popliteus
A
o O: lateral condyle of femur
o I: tibia
o A: flexes leg
2
Q
Gastrocnemius
A
- O: condyles of femur
- I: calcaneus (through Achilles/calcaneal tendon)
- A: plantar flexion; flexes knee
3
Q
Soleus
A
- O: tibia and fibula
- I: calcaneus (through Achilles/calcaneal tendon)
- A: plantar flexion
4
Q
Plantaris
A
- O: femur
- I: calcaneus (muscle is small [or even absent] but has a very long, thin tendon)
- A: plantar flexion
